‘Determination will get you everything’, said Sachin Tendulkar, and that pretty much summed up the efforts of the Indian Blind cricket team that fought all odds to beat Pakistan in the finals and clinch their second World Cup title in Sharjah on January 20. India beat Pakistan in a cliffhanger match by 2 wickets. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first, they scored a mammoth 307 in 40 overs, with the help useful contributions by Badar Munir (57), Risayat Khan (48) and captain Nisar Ali (47). For India, Deepak Malik and Rambir scalped two wickets apiece, while Sunil Ramesh snapped one.
Sunil Ramesh then blasted a scintillating 93 runs in 67 balls and skipper Ajay Reddy scored 62 in 60 balls as India beat the target with an over to spare to register their second Blind Cricket World Cup triumph. India had won their previous World Cup in 2014 and entered the tournament as defending champions and outright favourites.
After the victory, the social sphere went into a complete pandemonium. Congratulatory messages poured in from all corners. Here are the most high-profile tweets post-India’s victory.
Congratulations Team India on winning the #BlindCricketWorldCup 2018. You have become the light for all who despair. -Sg @blind_cricket
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) January 20, 2018
Congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team for winning the #BlindCricketWorldCup 2018. A Proud Moment for the nation. pic.twitter.com/vFlwTm0e2Y
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) January 20, 2018
What a win by #TeamIndia. Congratulations on winning #BlindCricketWorldCup
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 20, 2018
Congratulations to each and every member of the Indian team for winning the #BlindCricketWorldCup
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 20, 2018
Proud of the boys. Such an inspiration. Congratulations to each and every member of the squad #TeamIndia #BlindCricketWorldCup @BCCI
— Rahul Johri (@RJohri) January 20, 2018
When determination meets dedication this happens. Big congratulations to Indian Team for beating Pakistan in the #BlindCricketWorldCup _ pic.twitter.com/J5iQRtWA0H
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 20, 2018
Extremely happy and proud of the Indian Cricket Team for winning the World Cup!___________ #BlindCricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/vYGnH69xdh
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 20, 2018
Jahan chah wahan raah… As they rightly say, Determination will get you through everything. A big salute to our entire team. Hearty congratulations on winning the #BlindCricketWorldCup. #TeamIndia__ pic.twitter.com/y9wfRH1JEP
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 20, 2018
Congratulations Bhaaiyon. So very proud of you for winning the finals again and beating Pakistan. May you continue to shine and light our hopes. #BlindCricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/32sATClb1k
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 20, 2018
What a big day for India. Congratulations to Team India for winning the 2018 Blind Cricket World Cup. Your accomplishment has brought immense pride and joy to every Indian. pic.twitter.com/lDS6Yxkumm
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 20, 2018
Let me add to the flood…And say that today I congratulate the Indian Team for winning the World Cup.
I am blind to the fact that it is Blind Cricket. You are heroes. Period. https://t.co/dU7GLrRKi7— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) January 20, 2018
Congratulations TeamIndia: World Champions in Blind Cricket!https://t.co/SAu4KLDzKz
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 20, 2018
Congratulations to our cricket team for winning the 2018 Blind Cricket World Cup! They make the nation proud and inspire every Indian with their game as well as phenomenal attitude. True champions!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2018
Congratulations to India team for winning the ‘Blind Cricket World Cup’! The team showed exceptional skills, grit & determination. The nation is proud of their achievement #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 20, 2018
Congratulations to our cricket team for winning the 2018 Blind Cricket World Cup! They make the nation proud and inspire every Indian with their game as well as phenomenal attitude. True champions!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2018
Congratulations to the Champions #TheOtherMenInBlue on winning #BlindCricketWorldCup 2018 & retaining the trophy. They keep proving that it takes more than abilities to make the champs.This title is indeed very special. The nation is proud of your achievement
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) January 20, 2018
Congratulation #TeamIndia on beating #Pakistan to win #BlindCricketWorldCup
— Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaLive) January 20, 2018
Hearty congratulations to our cricket team for winning the #BlindCricketWorldCup 2018. Their grit,passion & attitude is an inspiration for us all.A moment of great pride for India.
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 20, 2018
Our boys make us proud again. Wonderful to beat Pakistan and win the finals. Proud of the wonderful group @blind_cricket #BlindCricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/qR8StJvXIY
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 20, 2018
Congratulations #TeamIndia on winning the #BlindCricketWorldCup!! The whole nation is extremely proud & inspired! Well played! #INDvsPak pic.twitter.com/1E20wC9yTI
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) January 20, 2018
Congratulations to indian cricket team for winning the #BlindCricketWorldCup beating Pakistan. You all have made India proud. Jai hind
This is a big inspiration for all specially-abled people, not only in India but world across.
