Following India’s win, Siraj took to Twitter at 2:59 AM on June 30, 2024, to express his thankfulness, tweeting, “Thank you almighty Allah.” His tweet received widespread praise and congratulations from fans and netizens who celebrated the team’s victory. However, he was also trolled for tweeting, “Thank you almighty Allah.”
30 Jun. 24: On Saturday, India emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in a gripping final. This monumental win comes 17 years after India’s triumph in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, where they bested Pakistan in a thrilling finale by 5 runs. The victory has sparked immense joy and pride among Indians worldwide.
Mohammed Siraj, a key figure in India’s pace bowling attack, played an instrumental role throughout the tournament. In a post-match interview, Siraj expressed his profound gratitude and excitement for being part of the victorious team, stating he felt “grateful, blessed, and lucky” to play in the World Cup final. He also lauded his teammate Jasprit Bumrah, calling him a “game-changer bowler” and noting that Bumrah’s decisive over was the turning point in the final match.
Following India’s win, Siraj took to Twitter at 2:59 AM on June 30, 2024, to express his thankfulness, tweeting, “Thank you almighty Allah.” His tweet received widespread praise and congratulations from fans and netizens who celebrated the team’s victory. However, it also attracted criticism from Chandan Sharma, a YouTuber from the channel Jaytu Sanatan. Sharma tweeted, “It’s the victory of Team India, not Allah. It’s the victory of Captain Rohit Sharma, it’s the victory of Team 11, it’s the victory of 1.1 billion nationalist citizens of India. Why attach everything to Islam?”
Sharma’s comments were met with significant backlash, with many people defending Siraj and condemning the unnecessary trolling.
India’s journey in the tournament began with their first match against Ireland on June 5, 2024. Their campaign included a crucial game against Australia on June 25, 2024, followed by their last group stage match against Bangladesh on June 28, 2024. India currently tops the points table, followed by South Africa and England, showcasing their dominant performance throughout the tournament.
This T20 World Cup victory is a testament to India’s cricketing prowess and has reignited the nation’s passion for the sport, filling every Indian heart with pride and joy.
