West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated India national cricket team after their emphatic victory over the New Zealand national cricket team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, joining millions of fans and leaders across the country in celebrating the historic win.
Bengal CM celebrate the occasion
Taking to the social media platform X, Banerjee hailed the team’s performance and praised the players for bringing pride to the nation. In her message, she congratulated the squad for their determination and teamwork throughout the tournament, saying their achievement had filled Indian supporters with immense joy.
Congratulations to Team India! Your spectacular victory in the T20 World Cup final today makes us proud.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 8, 2026
The Chief Minister described the victory as a proud moment for the country and applauded the players for their fearless cricket in the final against New Zealand. She also extended her best wishes for the future, expressing hope that the team would continue to shine on the global stage and inspire young athletes across the country.
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Famous personalities celebrate the historic feat
India’s victory sparked nationwide celebrations, with political leaders, celebrities and fans flooding social media with congratulatory messages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauded the team, calling the triumph a reflection of exceptional skill, determination and teamwork shown throughout the tournament.
The win over New Zealand marked another milestone for Indian cricket, with the team producing a dominant performance in the final to lift the coveted trophy. The victory triggered celebrations across the country, as fans hailed the players for delivering on the biggest stage of world cricket.
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Banerjee’s congratulatory message quickly gained traction online, with supporters sharing the tweet widely while praising the national team for yet another memorable World Cup triumph.