Team India enters Cricket World Cup finals, Kharge, Rahul Gandhi congratulate

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi congratulated the Indian cricket team for its victory in the World Cup semifinal match.

New Delhi, Nov 15: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its victory in the Cricket World Cup semifinal match and said every Indian is filled with joy and pride by its stupendous performance.

Kharge hails Team India's performance

Kharge said in a post on Twitter, "Many congratulations to #TeamIndia for entering the finals of the Cricket World Cup! We are now one step closer to the coveted trophy! Every Indian is filled with utmost joy and immense pride by the stupendous performance of the entire team, especially Virat Kohli's brilliant record setting century and the 7-wicket haul of Mohammed Shami. The nation looks forward to an exhilarating finals. All the very best."

Rahul Gandhi lauds team work

Gandhi said in a post on Twitter, "Well done, Team INDIA! Outstanding display of team work and skill throughout the game. Virat, congratulations on the incredible achievement. Bring it home boys."

India enters World Cup final

Virat Kohli's world record 50th ODI hundred and a scintillating century by Shreyas Iyer followed by Mohammed Shami's demolition job in bowling powered India into the final of the Cricket World Cup with a 70-run victory over New Zealand in their last-four clash here on Wednesday.

India will now face England in the final on Sunday.