T20 WC win: Maharashtra assembly congratulates Indian team; Fadnavis lauds players' discipline

Mumbai, Mar 9 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday moved a motion in the state assembly congratulating the Indian men's cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup and said it reflected the discipline and confidence of the players.

India defeated New Zealand in the final on Sunday to clinch the title.

"We could see teamwork, discipline and confidence in our Indian team. Sanju Samson, who entered the team at the last moment, dominated the entire tournament. I congratulate the team for its victory," Fadnavis said in the House.

He noted that the Indian men's T20 side has become the only team to win the World Cup three times and also the first to secure the title for a consecutive second time.

Fadnavis also congratulated cricketer Ishan Kishan for showing determination despite personal loss.

"I congratulate Ishan Kishan, who lost a close relative in an accident just a day before the final match, but he did not lose his focus. I extend my special congratulations to him," the chief minister said.

"The captain of the team, Suryakumar Yadav, is from Mumbai. I congratulate him and coach Gautam Gambhir for this victory," he added.

Speaker Rahul Narwekar said a congratulatory message will be communicated to the Indian cricket team on behalf of the House.

India handed New Zealand a crushing 96-run defeat at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday to become the only team to win the T20 World Cup three times and the first to defend the title successfully. PTI ND GK