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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian cricket team’s victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, tying it to Operation Sindoor, which was initiated in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror incident that killed 26 people, the majority of whom were tourists.
“#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same – India wins! Congrats to our cricketers,” said PM Modi in a late-night post on X (previously Twitter).
On Sunday, India defeated Pakistan by five wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to win the 2025 Asia Cup. This marks Men in Blue’s ninth Asia Cup title.
Also, India defeated Pakistan for the third time in this competition. India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their previous meeting on September 14. Later, on September 21, the Men in Blue defeated their arch-rivals by six wickets.
President Murmu, others congratulates India cricket team
Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu also lauded the Indian cricket team for its Asia Cup victory against Pakistan. In an X post, she said: “My heartiest congratulations to Team India for winning the Asia Cup cricket tournament. The team did not lose any match in the tournament, marking its dominance in the game. I wish Team India sustained glory in the future.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated Team India after their thrilling win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. “A phenomenal victory. The fierce energy of our boys blew up the rivals again. Bharat is destined to win no matter which field,” he wrote on X.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on the other hand, said whether it is in the field or anywhere else, India will always be victorious, as he congratulated the Indian cricket team.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar said: “Congrats to Team India on winning the Asia Cup. New India delivers.”
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also congratulated the Men in Blue for over their victory against Pakistan. “A billion hearts beat as one tonight! Team India defeats Pakistan to lift the #AsiaCup2025. From the first ball to the final roar, this journey has been about courage, unity & unmatched brilliance. This victory is Bharat’s pride, Bharat’s joy, Bharat’s inspiration,” he posted on X.
