On Sunday, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah extended his heartfelt congratulations to Team India for their remarkable victory in the T20 World Cup in West Indies. In a video message, Shah expressed his confidence in the team's ability to win next year's World Test Championship Final and Champions Trophy under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.

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Shah dedicated the win to outgoing coach Rahul Dravid and the senior trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja, who announced their retirements from T20Is following the title win against South Africa in Barbados. The Men in Blue have truly showcased their talent and determination, and Shah believes that they will continue to achieve great success in the future.

"Many congratulations to Team India for this historic victory. I would like to dedicate this victory to coach Rahul Dravid, captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. This was our third final in the last one year," Shah said in a video message.

"We were in the WTC final in June 2023, but lost it. We won lots of hearts with ten consecutive wins in November 2023, but could not win the ODI World Cup. I had said in Rajkot that we will win the Cup in June 2024, we will win hearts, the World Cup and raise India's flag high, and our captain exactly did that."

Shah emphasized the significance of the final five overs of the summit clash, which saw a shift in momentum towards India. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya secured crucial wickets, while Suryakumar Yadav's spectacular catch on the boundary rope sealed India's victory. This pivotal moment ultimately led to India emerging triumphant in the match.

"The last five overs in the final made a big contribution to this victory. For this contribution, I would like to extend my utmost thank to Suryakumar Yadav, (Jasprit) Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya," he said.

Ultimately, he placed his trust in Rohit's leadership to secure victory in both the WTC Final and the Champions Trophy in 2025.

"After this victory, the next stage is the 2025 WTC final and the Champions Trophy. I am truly confident that we will win both the tournaments under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. Once again, thank you all. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat, Vande Mataram," Shah concluded.

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