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Jasprit Bumrah expressed gratitude and joy on social media for the triumphant reception following India's T20 World Cup win, highlighting celebrations with Prime Minister Modi and a Mumbai victory parade.
“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.
Prime Minister Modi encouraged and showed immense interest in the Indian T20 World Cup team during their visit to his Lok Kalyan Marg office on Thursday.
Following their T20 World Cup victory, Jasprit Bumrah and teammates met Prime Minister Modi. Bumrah shared insights on his high-pressure bowling approach, expressing confidence and joy in handling crucial overs.
“Our World T20 Champions enthralled everyone with their outstanding performances. Had a wonderful conversation with them,” said PM Modi.
Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal were felicitated by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde for their T20 World Cup win.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma noticed a fan perched on a tree clicking pictures, sparking laughter. The incident went viral on social media for its humorous tone.
Team India returned to cheers and celebrations with a Victory Parade in Mumbai. Prime Minister Modi greeted the champions as they celebrated their T20 World Cup win.
At least 11 people were hospitalised with minor injuries or dizziness after a massive crowd gathered for India's T20 World Cup victory parade in South Mumbai; nine are now stable.
"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 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.
The joy of winning the T20 World Cup was palpable, with Rohit himself joining in the dancing for a while. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya also couldn't resist joining in with some dance moves.
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team arrived in Delhi via special charter after a delay in Barbados due to a hurricane, greeted by enthusiastic fans.
Team India Victory Parade Highlights: After a T20 World Cup win over South Africa, the Indian cricket team departs for Delhi on a chartered flight after a three-day hurricane delay.
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.
Rohit Sharma highlighted eating grass from Barbados pitch, describing it as spontaneous, symbolic of winning the T20 World Cup there and memorable for life.
"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."
After PM Modi congratulated India for their T20 World Cup 2024 win, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli expressed gratitude. India secured the title by defeating South Africa.
In a dramatic T20 World Cup final, Suryakumar Yadav's stunning last-over catch against South Africa in Barbados secured India's victory by 7 runs, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought.
The Rohit Sharma-led squad, its support staff, some BCCI officials, and the players' families have been stranded here for the past two days due to hurricane Beryl.
The ICC selected six Indians in its 'Team of the Tournament' for the T20 World Cup, excluding Virat Kohli, despite his match-winning 76 in the final.
Suryakumar Yadav's crucial catch in the final over encapsulated judgment, composure, and athleticism, as he secured the dismissal of David Miller.
Their journey has been nothing short of inspirational, and today, they join the ranks of the greats,” noted the BCCI Secretary.
The Indian team was supposed to take an Emirates flight from New York via Dubai. A source told PTI that the plan now is to fly the team back to India on a charter flight
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from the T20I format after victory in T20 World Cup. Rohit (4231 runs) ends his career as the highest run-getter in the T20Is, with Kohli (4188 runs) at the second place.
Rohit Sharma had led India in the 2022 T20 World Cup where the team was ousted in the semifinals by eventual champions England
Kohli's match-winning 76 earned him the player of the final award, and Rohit led the team from the front with three half-centuries in the tournament, in which India remained unbeaten.
The victory was bitter sweet for millions of Indian fans. Two of the game’s legends, India skipper Rohit Sharma and master batter Virat Kohli, announced their retirement from the shortened form of the game
India's strong performance in the final match also led to a 40 percent jump in consumer spending around the T20 World Cup Final, according to the buy now pay later (BNPL) platform Simpl
In a post on Instagram, Ravindra Jadeja wrote,' With a heart full of gratitude, I bid farewell to T20 internationals. Like a steadfast horse galloping with pride, I’ve always given my best for my country and will continue to do so in other formats . Winning the T20 World Cup was a dream come true, a pinnacle of my T20 International career"
Reflecting on their careers, Tendulkar noted Rohit's evolution as a batsman and Virat's perseverance, drawing parallels to his own journey to win the World Cup in his sixth appearance, similar to Kohli’s wait for his T20 World Cup victory.
T20 World Cup 2024: Nearly a decade ago, Toni Kroos asserted that success is in Real Madrid's DNA. Their record: 15 wins in 18 European Cup finals, including nine consecutive since 1981.
Hardik Pandya was jeered at every venue after he was handed captaincy by MI, signalling a controversial end to the successful and popular Rohit Sharma’s tenure at the helm
Rahul Dravid said, 'As a player, I was not lucky enough to win a trophy but I gave my best... I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity to coach a team, I was lucky that this bunch of boys made it possible for me to be able to win this trophy.'
T20 World Cup 2024: In the Caribbean T20 World Cup, India's spinners excelled: Kuldeep Yadav took 10 wickets, Axar Patel 8, both with economical rates under 7.
After India defeated South Africa on Saturday to win their second ICC T20 World Cup, actor Amitabh Bachchan joined the chorus of congratulations. The renowned actor acknowledged that he hadn't seen the exciting contest, though, and explained why on his blog early on Sunday.
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.
T20 World Cup, Match Report: India became T20 world champions again, ending a 17-year wait, joining West Indies and England as the only teams to win twice. The electrifying final in Barbados saw India's resilience and determination, highlighted by a valiant fightback and Suryakumar Yadav's crucial catch.
T20 World Cup, Match Key Moments: India ended an 11-year title drought with Virat Kohli's brilliance and Rohit Sharma's leadership, defeating South Africa to win their second T20 World Cup.
'It was a now or never situation. This is my last T20 game playing for India, it's the last World Cup I was going to play, so I wanted to make the most of it," says Virat Kohli
IND vs SA Final, T20 World Cup 2024, Match Highlights: South Africa and India face off in a World Cup final, both teams known for strong group stages but failing in knockout rounds. Stay with Moneycontrol for IND vs SA T20 latest score updates.