From Anushka Sharma to Ritika Sajdeh: How Wives and Girlfriends (WAGs) of Indian Cricketers Reacted to T20 World Cup Win

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Wives and girlfriends of Indian cricketers congratulated their partners for winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados on June 29.

Their heartfelt messages and celebratory posts on social media highlighted their joy and pride in the team's achievement. Here are the reactions from the WAGs of Indian cricketers:

Rohit Sharma's Wife, Ritika Sajdeh

India skipper Rohit Sharma led Team India to their second T20 World Cup title, ending an 11-year ICC title drought. Ritika Sajdeh shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, celebrating her husband's incredible achievement. Her post read: "It's going to be a good night's sleep. UNBELIEVABLE!!!"

Virat Kohli's Wife, Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma expressed her immense pride and joy after India's victory. Her Instagram post was both emotional and celebratory, acknowledging not only the team's success but also the touching concern of their daughter. Anushka wrote:

"Our daughter's biggest concern was if all the players had someone to hug them after she saw them cry on TV... Yes, My darling, they were hugged by 1.5 billion people. What a phenomenal victory and what a legendary achievement!! CHAMPIONS - CONGRATULATIONS!!"

She added a special note for Virat Kohli: "AND ..... I love this man, grateful to call you my home @virat.kohli. So now go have a glass of sparkling water for me to celebrate this!"

Devisha Shetty, Suryakumar Yadav's Wife

Devisha Shetty also took to Instagram to share her excitement and pride. Her posts reflected the sheer joy and disbelief at the monumental victory. She shared: "It's going to be a good night's sleep. UNBELIEVABLE!!!"

Key Moments of the Match

The match saw key contributions from several players. Virat Kohli set the stage with a crucial 70+ runs, helping India post a target of 170. In the second innings, South Africa made a strong start but fell short due to breakthroughs by Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh. Suryakumar Yadav's sensational catch to dismiss David Miller sealed the victory.

The victory in Barbados is a historic moment for Indian cricket, and the heartfelt reactions from the wives and girlfriends of the players added a personal and touching dimension to the celebrations. The support and love from their families undoubtedly played a significant role in the team's success.