April 29, 2026 10:53 pm (IST)
PM, President congratulate Indian cricket team for win
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday congratulated Indian Cricket Team on winning the match against South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
"Great performance. Well played. Congrats Team India. You make us proud yet again", the Prime Minister said.
Mukherjee in his message to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Captain of the Indian Cricket team, said, “Hearty congratulations to you and all members of your team on your victory in the match against South Africa, the second of our ICC World Cup 2015 campaign. I am happy to know that this is India’s first ever win against South Africa in World Cup matches."
"This has become possible because of the all-round performance displayed by every member of the team. My best wishes for continued success in the remainder of the tournament," said the President.
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