Cricketing Fraternity Reacts As India Lift SAFF Championship Title

The Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to celebrate the Indian men's football team's record-ninth South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship title win. India lifted the SAFF Championship by getting better of Kuwait in the penalty shootout on Tuesday at the Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah extended his congratulations to the Blue Tigers.

"A nail biting finish sees the Blue Tigers triumph over Kuwait. A huge victory for Indian football as we are the 9 time champions of the SAFF. @IndianFootball #KUWIND #SAFFChampionship2023 #IndianFootball," tweeted Shah.

A nail biting finish sees the Blue Tigers triumph over Kuwait. A huge victory for Indian football as we are the 9 time champions of the SAFF.@IndianFootball#KUWIND #SAFFChampionship2023 #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/wxtLZpuf1t

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik also congratulated the team on their win in an "intense final".

"Well played #TeamIndia! What a thrilling win in an intense final. Congratulations to each and everyone in the team. You have made us proud! #SAFFChampionship2023," tweeted Karthik.

Well played #TeamIndia!  What a thrilling win in an intense final. Congratulations to each and everyone in the team. You have made us proud! #SAFFChampionship2023 pic.twitter.com/LVGvSZKqqy

All-rounder Washington Sundar lauded the team for an "incredible display of skill, teamwork, and determination".

Congratulations to @chetrisunil11 and the @IndianFootball on their sensational victory at the SAFF Championship! Incredible display of skill, teamwork, and determination! #SAFFChampionship #IndianFootball #Champions," tweeted Sundar.

Congratulations to @chetrisunil11 and the