Celebrations after India’s victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continued in Maharashtra as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta Fadnavis met Indian cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube in Mumbai.
A video of the meeting quickly went viral on social media, showing the Chief Minister warmly greeting both players with hugs before felicitating them for their role in India’s historic World Cup triumph.
The interaction highlighted the pride felt across Maharashtra after two Mumbai-based players helped India lift the global trophy.
How Did Fadnavis Honour The Cricketers?
During the meeting, Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube for their outstanding performance in the tournament.
The Chief Minister felicitated the players and later posed for photographs with them alongside Amruta Fadnavis.
The event was part of the ongoing celebrations across the state after India secured the T20 World Cup title.
Fadnavis said Maharashtra takes immense pride in the achievements of players who represent the country on the global stage.
What Happened When Suryakumar Yadav Returned To Mumbai?
Earlier, Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav received a grand welcome when he arrived in Mumbai following the team’s historic victory.
Hundreds of enthusiastic fans gathered at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to greet the captain with loud cheers and chants.
Supporters waved Indian flags and celebrated the victory as the skipper made his way out of the airport.
The celebrations continued at his residence, where fans organised traditional festivities including dhol performances and a pooja aarti to mark the memorable win.
Which Political Leaders Joined The Celebrations?
The celebrations also saw the presence of several political leaders.
Among them was Rahul Shewale, former Member of Parliament and a leader of the Shiv Sena, who joined the gathering to congratulate the Indian captain.
Political leaders across Maharashtra praised the players for bringing pride to the nation and the state.
What Did Fadnavis Say In The Assembly?
In the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis moved a congratulatory motion to honour the Indian cricket team for their outstanding performance in the tournament.
He praised the team’s dominant run and pointed out that India had won almost every match in the competition.
Fadnavis credited the victory to a perfect combination of team spirit, discipline and confidence.
He also congratulated captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the entire squad.
How Did India Win The T20 World Cup Final?
India clinched the T20 World Cup title with a commanding victory over the New Zealand national cricket team in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The Indian batting lineup, led by Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, powered the team to a massive total of 255/5, setting New Zealand a daunting target of 256 runs.
In response, New Zealand struggled early and were reduced to 72/5. Despite a fighting half-century by Tim Seifert, the team was eventually bowled out for 159 in 19 overs.
India secured a convincing 96-run victory, sealing one of the most memorable triumphs in recent cricket history.
