Cricket Cricket Triumphant Indian U-19 team flooded by wishes PM Narendra Modi and Sachin Tendulkar led the cheering contingent after the Indian colts won the ICC U-19 World Cup. Team Sportstar 03 February, 2018 14:48 IST Indian colts celebrate with the trophy. - ICC Cricket World Cup / Twitter Team Sportstar 03 February, 2018 14:48 IST India's stunning run in the ICC U-19 World Cup culminated in an authoritative eight-wicket win over Australia in the final for a record fourth title. As always, the Twitterati celebrated in full vigour with sportspersons and celebrities from all walks of life joining in to wish the Rahul Dravid-coached side for the feat.India's Prime Minister wished the team on a "stupendous achievement": Absolutely thrilled by the stupendous achievement of our young cricketers. Congratulations to them on winning the Under-19 World Cup. This triumph makes every Indian extremely proud.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2018 A smiling Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the Indian U-19 team and the support staff with a video message on Twitter: WITH GREAT TEAM WORK, BIG DREAMS WORK. Congratulations to our WORLD CHAMPIONS!! We are proud of you. A big congratulations to Rahul and Paras for their guidance. #ICCU19CWC #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/w0heorY8g6— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 3, 2018 Can Sehwag be far behind? He poured out every Indian's emotions through his tweet: Every Indian is delighted, all credit to Rahul Dravid for committing himself to these young kids ,and a legend like him deserves to lay his hands on the WC. Only Fitting. #INDvAUS— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 3, 2018 India captain Virat Kohli, who first came into prominence by leading the U-19 side to ICC World Cup title in 2008, had words of praise along with a brotherly advice to the youngsters: What a win for the U19 boys, take it as a stepping stone; Long long way to go! Enjoy the moment! @BCCI #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/D8mGdakxZu— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 3, 2018 VVS Laxman and Cheteshwar Pujara also joined in: Congratulations to the Indian team on dominating the #U19WorldCup and being the deserved champions. Everyone stood up and maintained the intensity throughout the tournament. Truly memorable win. Cherish and soak in this moment. #INDvAUS— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 3, 2018 Soaring high and how! What a win in the #U19CWC. Congratulations boys!— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) February 3, 2018 Wishes poured in from all quarters. Actor Shah Rukh Khan led the cheer from the film fraternity: Wow. What a proud moment for young India. Well done lil ones…May u keep conquering the world. And keep playing FIFA ...on the side. A great morning. pic.twitter.com/2aLycIud95— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 3, 2018 Boxing star Vijender Singh also expressed his delight: Three cheers for the Boys In Blue & Coach Rahul Dravid. Team consistently brilliant in winning matches. #Under19WorldCup #U19CWC #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/Z2bwOzV0lN— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) February 3, 2018 Former England captain Michael Vaughan clearly was more happy about the Aussies getting a thrashing than Indians winning the title. Bloody hell these Indian Under 19 Batsman look outstanding .... Always nice to see the Aussies getting a bit of tap ... #U19CWCFinal— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 3, 2018 Later in the day, former Indian World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev, who was in Hyderabad to inaugurate the Telangana T20 cricket league, said: "A new generation (of cricketers) has arrived which is going to play for India tomorrow. They have made us proud. I was watching the match throughout the day. What wonderful cricket they played." Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.