New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Following Italy's landmark win over Nepal in the ICC T20 World Cup, Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed them for their first-ever win in the tournament's history, pointing to how a "proud footballing nation" making its mark in cricket is a reminder of cricket's growth worldwide.

Justin and Anthony Mosca registered the highest partnership by siblings in T20 WC history, helping Italy, the T20 WC debutants, secure their first-ever T20 World Cup win, a thumping 10-wicket over Nepal on Thursday.

Taking to X, Tendulkar wrote, "Congratulations to Italy on their first-ever T20 World Cup win, and in such commanding fashion! A proud footballing nation making its mark in cricket reminds us how beautifully the game i...