Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, PM Narendra Modi and others congratulate India on winning Blind Cricket World Cup

Sunil Ramesh led India's run chase as they reached the target with eight balls to spare to retain the trophy that they had won in 2014.

Defending Champions India defeated Pakistan in the final of Blind Cricket World Cup by chasing 308 in 38.2 overs. India won the match by two wickets to spare at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE on Saturday. Sunil Ramesh with 93 was the top scorer for India. India had defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the semi- finals. For Pakistan it was Badar Munir (57), Riasat Khan (48) and captain Nisar Ali (47), who took their side to a mammoth score.

Indian captain, Ajay Reddy dedicated the World Cup to the Indian Army. Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Vijay Shankar, PM Narendra Modi, Harbhajan Singh, Mithali Raj, VVS Laxman and others congratulated the team on Twitter.

Jahan chah wahan raah… As they rightly say, Determination will get you through everything. A big salute to our entire team. Hearty congratulations on winning the #BlindCricketWorldCup. #TeamIndiapic.twitter.com/y9wfRH1JEP

sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 20, 2018

Congratulations to our cricket team for winning the 2018 Blind Cricket World Cup! They make the nation proud and inspire every Indian with their game as well as phenomenal attitude. True champions!

Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2018

Congratulations to each and every member of the Indian team for winning the #BlindCricketWorldCup

VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 20, 2018

Congratulations Team India! Thrilled to know our men in blue are unstoppable! More support, love & attention ought to be paid to this glorious team. https://t.co/AgyihAgG9Q

Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 20, 2018

Congratulations Bhaaiyon. So very proud of you for winning the finals again and beating Pakistan. May you continue to shine and light our hopes. #BlindCricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/32sATClb1k

Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 20, 2018

#BlindCricketWorldCup: Captain of the Indian team Ajay Kumar Reddy dedicates the #WorldCup to the Indian Army pic.twitter.com/QXTIciLL5A

Doordarshan News (@DDNewsLive) January 20, 2018

Congratulations, Indian cricket team for clinching their second successive #BlindCricketWorldCup title. #Therealmeninblue

Vishal Mehra (@capturethecatch) January 20, 2018

This is team India’s second win in fifth attempt. A felicitation program for the players and officials of Indian blind cricket team will be held at Indian Consulate Auditorium in Dubai as well.