As the Jos Buttler-led side became the T20 champions, social media poured in for former cricketers from across the world.
Indian master blaster Sachin Tendulkar described England’s win as a grand achievement and described the unfortunate timing of Shaheen Afridi’s injury as a crucial moment in Sunday’s match.
Tendulkar said in a tweet, “Congratulations England on winning your 2nd T20 World Cup. Great achievement. It was a close match and it would have been even more interesting if Afridi hadn’t been injured. What a roller coaster of a World Cup.”
Congratulations to England on winning their second @T20WorldCup. Fantastic achievement. It was a close match… https://t.co/M2YUtYd9iE
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 1668342415000
Indian star batsman Virat Kohli congratulated England on Instagram.
Kohli wrote alongside the picture, “Congratulations England, well deserved.”
Another Indian legend – VVS Laxman called the final a great game.
“Great final in front of over 80,000 fans at the MCG. Congratulations to England on their thrilling title win & Pakistan for a brave fight. #T20WorldCup #T20WorldCupFinal,” Laxman tweeted.
Fantastic final in front of over 80,000 fans at the MCG. Congratulations to England on their thrilling title win and Pakistan… https://t.co/FSglTtvooK
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 1668339757000
Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya tweeted, “Congratulations to England for playing a strong entertaining brand of cricket. Well played for never giving up. Cricket #T20WorldCup Final Winners.”
Congratulations to England for playing a strong recreational brand of cricket. Pakistan never gave up… https://t.co/dRJkUW532W
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@sanath07) 1668340532000
Meanwhile, former England captain Michael Vaughan heaped praise on Ben Stokes, saying that the all-rounder knows how to win the big moments.
“England are the best white-ball team in the world. They have an incredible group of players who now totally deserve both white-ball WCs… in Ben Stokes they have a player who just takes the big moments.” Knows to win… Great teams need great individuals.. England have a lot,” Vaughan tweeted.
England is the best white ball team in the world. They have an incredible group of players, which is worth it now… https://t.co/3cxLmmXBa5
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 1668339319000
Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said in his tweet, “Congratulations to the in-laws!!
Congratulations on in-laws!! @Benstokes38 Great innings in a big pressure game!! #PakistanVsEngland #T20WorldCupFinal
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) 1668342167000
Former West Indies cricketer and well-known commentator Ian Raphael Bishop feels England really deserves a win.
In a tweet, Bishop said, “England played well. Really deserved to excel in the white ball game for the last 5 years. Pakistan showed great spirit to reach the final and will be even better.”
Well played England. Duly deserves to be truly excellent in the game of white ball for the last 5 years. Pa… https://t.co/Qs0yOPcs2o
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) 16683410060000
AB de Villiers tweeted, “Fantastic England! Undoubtedly the best team in the tournament.”
Well done England! Undoubtedly the best team in the tournament
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) 1668339534000
Originally published at Pen 18
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