Of the 52 pitches used, three received an 'unsatisfactory' rating, 31 were deemed 'satisfactory', and only 18 were rated as 'very good'.
Despite being at a low point, Pandya made a stunning comeback, becoming one of India’s heroes in the T20 World Cup and leading the team to a dramatic final victory against South Africa last month.
In Vadodara, where an open-top bus parade was held exclusively for Hardik, a fan threw a tennis ball at him, which he caught effortlessly with one hand, much to the delight of the crowd.
Dravid took over as head coach from Ravi Shastri, while Rohit was appointed white-ball captain before assuming the all-format captaincy after Virat Kohli stepped down in January 2022 following the South Africa tour.
In an Instagram post, Mumbai Police shared the video, stating, 'PC Saeed Salim Pinjari is our real ‘Man Of The Match’ during the #VictoryParade bandobast.'
“A lot of things happened, and I always felt that if I give any answer, it would be through sports... So, I believed that I would stay strong, will work hard."
“When we walked out to bat (in the final), the way my tournament went, I told Rohit (Sharma) I wasn’t feeling that confident,” said Kohli.
“Our World T20 Champions enthralled everyone with their outstanding performances. Had a wonderful conversation with them,” said PM Modi.
"This is the first time in 15 years that I've seen Rohit show so much emotion. When we were climbing those steps at Kensington Oval, he was crying, and I was too."
The scene evoked memories of the 2011 ODI World Cup final, when chants of the same anthem echoed as MS Dhoni struck the winning six against Sri Lanka.
Bumrah's consistent brilliance earned him the prestigious accolade of Player of the Tournament, underscoring his immense contribution to India's success.
Shah Rukh Khan wrote a heartfelt message congratulating Team India on their incredible World Cup victory celebrations in Mumbai. India won the World Cup after 17 years.
The two-hour open bus parade, which was delayed by two hours, started from the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Nariman Point at 7:30pm and went till the Wankhede Stadium.
PM Modi hosted Team India for a breakfast meeting upon their arrival after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Team India, the champions of the T20 World Cup 2024, at an exclusive gathering held at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
Team India players were stranded in Barbados due to the disruptive effects of Hurricane Beryl across the Caribbean islands.
Despite the delayed return caused by Hurricane Beryl, India eagerly awaits the homecoming of their cricket team, celebrating their monumental T20 World Cup victory.
Miller scored 169 runs in nine matches at an average of 28.16, including a half-century, with a strike rate of 102.42. His highest score was an unbeaten 59 runs in T20 World Cup 2024.
"I am really short of words but all I want to say is thank you to everyone for making me a part of what is an incredible memory."
Suryakumar Yadav's crucial catch in the final over encapsulated judgment, composure, and athleticism, as he secured the dismissal of David Miller.
Surya not only dodged and pushed the limits. He defied imagination. An artful act defined by bravery and on-the-spot intelligence, one won’t see this every now and then.
At first glance, the 20-year-old from Durban and the 37-year-old in Barbados couldn’t be more different. But they have one thing in common – both lifted the World Cup. What a way to bookend a stellar career.
India vs South Africa Final: Virat is leaving on his own terms after scoring a 59-ball 76 against South Africa in the final and collecting the Player of the Match award. In a tournament that saw him struggle for runs in the lead-up to the final, Kohli saved the best for last.
With batsmen of the calibre of Yashasvi Jaiswal on the bench, and Shubman Gill on standby, Kohli knows the future is bright. Just as it was when he was handed the torch by Sachin Tendulkar.
India have reached the T20 World Cup final after 10 years and will be eager to lift the coveted trophy. For South Africa, this is their first final in any ICC World Cup, and they are equally determined to claim the title.