Former Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and others applauded India for the exciting win against Pakistan on 28th August. India played its first match of Asia Cup 2022 against Pakistan and registered its first victory. It was great revenge for team India after the defeat in the T20 World Cup. Hardik Pandya was the player of the match for his impeccable all-around performance.
Former Indian icons congratulated India for its excellent performance at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sachin Tendulkar applauded Team India in his tweet and wrote, “It came down to fitness of the fast bowlers while put under pressure, though both teams’ pacers bowled well upfront. Crucial knock by Hardik to stay till the end & get us over the line & ably supported by @imjadeja & Virat. Congrats on a nail-biting win.”
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi also congratulated the Indian contingent for the victory. “#TeamIndia put up a spectacular all-round performance in today’s #AsiaCup2022 match. The team has displayed superb skill and grit. Congratulations to them on the victory.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag also hailed the players for an excellent victory. “Wow wow wow! Fantastic Hardik Pandya. Sub kuchh main karega. Brilliant performance by Bhuvi, good hand by Jaddu and Kohli as well. Glad to see a close #INDvs PAK match after a long time. Mast maza aa gaya.”
Legendary all-rounded Yuvraj Singh also expressed his joy towards the Indian team. He tweeted, “Well Done! Good victory in a high pressure game!! Well bowled and well played @hardikpandya7 @imjadeja @BhuviOfficial #INDvsPAK”