Indian cricketers celebrate men's hockey team's bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020

Indian men's hockey team After a gap of 41 years, the Indian men's hockey team returned to the Olympics podium as they clinched the bronze medal on Thursday. Their last medal came at the Moscow Games 1980, which was a gold medal.

India 5-3 Germany From being 1-3 down, the Indian men's hockey team bounced back to defeat Germany 5-3 in the bronze medal match in Tokyo.

A joyous moment in India As India woke up to the exciting news of the bronze medal, many current and former Indian cricketers took to social media to celebrate the Indian men's hockey team's achievement.

Ravindra Jadeja “What a fantastic comeback and a brilliant performance by the Indian men's hockey team. Congratulations on winning the bronze medal,” Jadeja, who is currently in the UK for the England Test series, wrote on Twitter.

Shikhar Dhawan “History! Congratulations to our hockey team on creating history! An outstanding achievement that won’t be forgotten,” Dhawan, who recently captained the Indian team in Sri Lanka, tweeted.

Shubman Gill “Well done to the men's hockey team on clinching the bronze medal in Tokyo. A fantastic performance, you have made the whole nation proud,” tweeted Gill, who is currently ruled out with a shin injury.

Surya Kumar Yadav “A day that will go down in the history books! BIG congratulations to the Indian men’s #hockey team! “ wrote Surya Kumar Yadav.

Mohammad Kaif “As a sportsman, as a sports watcher, as a hockey fan, as an Indian I feel very proud today. There's something about a hockey Olympic medal that warms your heart. It is like reclaiming our lost pride, getting back our legacy. #41yrwaitends #Olympics,” former India cricketer Kaif wrote on Twitter.

VVS Laxman “Wow! Wow! Elated seeing the Indian Hockey Team coming back in grand style from being 3-1 down, fighting back and winning the bronze medal match against Germany, India's first medal in #Hockey since 1980. Many congratulations,” wrote Laxman.

Ishant Sharma “What a great morning!! Superb win!! Breaking the streak after 41 years, that’s a marvellous moment!! We are proud of you, congratulations boys!! Jai Hind!,” tweeted Ishant Sharma, who is in the UK for the Test series vs England.

Dinesh Karthik "What a moment for Indian sport! India's first Olympic hockey medal since 1980. Congratulations to Indian Men's Hockey Team on winning the bronze. Historic and a very proud moment for all of us! #Tokyo2020," tweeted Dinesh Karthik.