In the question below, the sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He exclaimed with joy that India had won the Sahara Cup.

A.

He said, "India has won the Sahara Cup"

B.

He said, "India won the Sahara Cup"

C.

He said, "How! India will win the Sahara Cup"

D.

He said, "Hurrah! India has won the Sahara Cup"

Correct answer is D

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