Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav penned a special note for his compatriots and members of the Indian cricket team as he summed up their very special month of June when they ended an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy in the West Indies.
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final on June 29 to win the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in Barbados. The Men in Blue became the first team to win the World Cup as an undefeated team.
It was India’s first title after 11 years and first World Cup since the 2011 ODI World Cup triumph. Moreover, India won the second T20 World Cup after 17 years, having won the prestigious cup in 2007 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
Kuldeep Yadav reflects on the 2024 T20 World Cup win and the power of Indian fans
Well, sharing some memorable moments through pictures on social media, Kuldeep termed the Indian fans’ team’s “biggest strength” which helped the Men in Blue write history by winning the coveted 2024 T20 World Cup trophy.
In fact, the Kanpur-born pacer shared his heartfelt gratitude and reflections on the team’s triumphant journey at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Celebrating the team’s remarkable achievement, Kuldeep expressed his gratitude to his teammates, dedicated support staff, media and the unwavering support of the fans.
Reflecting on the significance of June, Kuldeep highlighted how the team’s collective efforts helped them achieve a long-cherished dream of winning the World Cup. As India’s successful campaign at the 2024 T20 World Cup brought immense joy and pride to the entire nation, Kuldeep took a moment to thank everyone who played a part in this historic victory.
He acknowledged the fans as the team’s biggest strength and acknowledged their unwavering support throughout the tournament. Kuldeep also noted that the emotional and joyful moments created during the 2024 T20 World Cup have become cherished memories for fans, families and friends across the country.
I hope we entertained you and gave you moments of joy: Kuldeep Yadav
In his heartfelt post, Kuldeep also wished that the Indian team had provided entertainment and joy through their performances at the 2024 T20 World Cup and that these moments would be cherished by everyone for a lifetime.
In the end, the bowler said that the T20 World Cup trophy is now at home, which is the result of the collective effort and passion of the cricket fraternity. It is noteworthy that Kuldeep (10 wickets in 5 matches) played a major role in India’s title triumph.
Kuldeep Yadav shared four pictures on X and wrote in the caption, “To all my fellow Indians, the month of June has been special for me and all of us. Together, we achieved a dream that we were chasing for a long time. I would like to thank my teammates, the support staff, the media and of course our biggest strength, the fans who kept supporting us throughout the tournament. I hope we entertained you all and gave you moments of joy that you, your families and friends will cherish with us for a lifetime. The Cup is at home, boys, we all did it. @BCCI.”
Here is Kuldeep Yadav’s post:
To all my fellow Indians: The month of June has been special for me and for all of us.
Together we achieved a dream that we had been pursuing for a long time.
I would like to thank my teammates, support staff, media and of course our greatest strength, the fans who continued to support us… pic.twitter.com/mi1TpGour5
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) July 8, 2024