‘Best white ball team’: Cricket greats congratulate England on T20 World Cup victory

As soon as Jos Buttler-led team became the T20 champions, wishes started pouring in for ex-cricketers from across the world on social media.

Indian master blaster Sachin Tendulkar called England’s win a fantastic achievement and also pointed to the unfortunate timing of Shaheen Afridi’s injury as a pivotal moment in Sunday’s match.

“Congratulations England on winning your 2nd @T20WorldCup. Fantastic achievement. It was a closely fought final and would’ve been even more interesting had Afridi not been injured. What a roller coaster of a World Cup,” said Tendulkar in a tweet.

Indian star batsman Virat Kohli congratulated England on Instagram.

“Congratulations England, Well deserved,” wrote Kohli along with the picture.

Another Indian legend – VVS Laxman called the final a great game.

“Great final in front of 80,000-plus fans at the MCG. Congrats to England for their stirring title win and to Pakistan for putting up a brave fight. #T20WorldCup #T20WorldCupFinal,” tweeted Laxman.

“Congratulations to England for playing a strong entertaining brand of cricket. Well played Pakistan for never giving up! Cricket was the winner #T20WorldCupFinal,” tweeted Sri Lankan great Sanath Jayasuriya.

Meanwhile, former England captain Michael Vaughan hailed Ben Stokes, saying the all-rounder knows how to win the big moments.

“England are the best white ball team in the world. They have an incredible group of players, thoroughly deserve to now hold both white ball WCs… In Ben Stokes they have a player who just knows how to win the big moments… Great teams need Great individuals.. England have plenty,” tweeted Vaughan.

“Congratulations in laws!! @benstokes38 great knock in a big pressure game!! #PakistanVsEngland #T20WorldCupFinal,” said former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in his tweet.

Former West Indies cricketer and noted commentator Ian Raphael Bishop feels England truly deserved to win.

“Well played England. Duly deserved for truly being outstanding in the white ball game for the last 5 years. Pakistan showed great spirit to get the final and will get even better,” said Bishop in a tweet.

“Well done England! Undoubtedly the best team in the tourney,” tweeted AB de Villiers.