As the T20 World Cup heroes made their way back home and celebrated their victory with a grand parade and ceremony, a heartwarming moment was captured as the players sang the patriotic song 'Vande Mataram' during their lap of honour at the Wankhede Stadium. The video of this unforgettable moment has gone viral on social media, leaving fans filled with immense joy and pride.
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, received a grand welcome at PM Narendra Modi's residence and Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. However, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about the government's Agniveer scheme in his first speech as Leader of Opposition. Meanwhile, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar commends Hardik Pandya's redemption story with the T20 victory.
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma praises his deputy Hardik Pandya's performance in the nerve-wracking final over of India's victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. The Wankhede Stadium crowd erupts in chants for Pandya, who was previously booed during the IPL season. The all-rounder, who played a crucial role in India's win with both bat and ball, reflects on his redemption after facing criticism and unfair treatment in recent months. On social media, Pandya expresses his gratitude to the country and its fans for their unwavering support, declaring that all 1.4 billion Indians are champions.
The Indian cricket team received a grand welcome at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, July 4 after their remarkable victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the team's hard work was credited for the long-awaited ICC title. Hardik Pandya's match-winning last over was praised by the captain and fans went crazy chanting his name at Wankhede Stadium.
The Indian Cricket Team has returned to Mumbai after their T20 World Cup victory and will be celebrating with a series of events today. This includes a meeting with PM Narendra Modi, a felicitation function at the Wankhede Stadium, and an open bus trophy tour. Fans can attend the celebrations at the Wankhede Stadium for free, but roads and parking restrictions are in place. Follow their journey as the team travels from New Delhi to Mumbai and see how Hardik Pandya has become a crowd favorite despite previous criticism.
Indian cricket fans erupted in joy and excitement as Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and other star players arrived at the ITC Maurya Hotel in New Delhi. The players were welcomed with cheers, whistles, and loud shouts of "India, India" after a five-day delay. In a heartwarming moment, Rohit, Surya, and Hardik couldn't resist doing some bhangra to express their happiness, while captain Virat Kohli looked on with a big smile.
In the 2024 T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav's spectacular catch was deemed the 'game-changing moment' by many. His 83-year-old grandfather, Vikram Singh Yadav, from Hathauda in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district, proudly watched as his grandson helped secure India's victory. Yadav credits Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar for their contribution to the team's success, with his catch being the highlight of the match. SKY's agility and quick thinking were evident in his catch, making him a hero in the eyes of his grandfather and many others.
Hardik Pandya, who led India in T20Is after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from the format, is tipped to be the skipper for the next T20 World Cup set to take place in 2026. After India's victory in the T20 World Cup, Hardik was asked about his role ahead considering that two legends have retired from T20Is. While he remained modest and said there was still time to think about it, it is highly likely that Hardik will be leading the team in the upcoming years.
After India's victory in the T20 World Cup, Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma shared a touching moment on the field, with the skipper even planting a kiss on Pandya's cheek. In his post-match reaction, Pandya opened up about his struggles and praised outgoing coach Rahul Dravid. Meanwhile, Rohit lauded Pandya's contribution in the final, where India beat South Africa to clinch their second T20 World Cup title.
After India's victory in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa, captain Rohit Sharma announced that it was his last T20 international match. He expressed his love for the format and said that it was his dream to win the cup. The win was made possible by the stellar performance of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav, who snatched the victory from the jaws of defeat for India. This announcement came soon after Virat Kohli also announced his retirement from T20Is, making it a bittersweet moment for the Indian cricket fans.