India's young captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening match of the five-match series against Zimbabwe. Gill's debut as captain featured three new players in the squad, including Abhishek Sharma, who opened the innings with Gill. This comes after a string of retirements from key players, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, clearing the way for a new generation to take over the Indian team. Despite the absence of star players, Gill remained calm and confident, leading India to success in their first T20I match since the World Cup.
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team celebrated their victory by taking a victory lap at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Players like Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Yashasvi Jaiswal were seen dancing during the felicitation ceremony. The team's star players, including Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant, were present at the event and were cheered on by the excited crowd. This was the first time India won the ICC men's T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007, making it a historic moment for the players and the country.
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.
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli spoke to Gaurav Kapoor about his team's T20 World Cup victory during a felicitation ceremony at the Mumbai Wankhede Stadium. Kohli praised ace-bowler Jasprit Bumrah as a "national treasure" and celebrated his camaraderie with captain Rohit Sharma. He also reflected on his own emotions during the 2011 World Cup win and the determination to bring the World Cup home for India.
The city of Mumbai is buzzing with excitement as Team India lands at the Wankhede Stadium for their grand felicitation ceremony, celebrating their victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. With a water salute upon their arrival, the men's cricket team, led by local hero Rohit Sharma, has the city in a frenzy. The atmosphere inside the stadium is electric, with chants ringing out for Mumbai's own Rohit Sharma and fans waving the Tricolor in pride. The BCCI and the Maharashtra Cricket Association have made entry free for this historic occasion, and fans can expect a delay in the ceremony as the players embark on an open-top bus parade from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium.
The Indian Cricket Team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, arrived in Delhi after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados. They wasted no time in freshening up at a luxury hotel before heading to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. After a warm welcome and brief dance performance, the team cut a special cake with PM Modi before heading to catch their flight. The team is on their way to Mumbai for a grand parade celebrating their victory.
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.
The Indian cricket team returned home after winning the prestigious World Cup and were greeted with a special breakfast prepared by ITC Maurya hotel. The breakfast included a custom-made cake, homemade truffles, assorted chocolate-coated nuts, and a variety of savory snacks. The ITC Maurya hotel's executive chef highlighted the sustainability aspect of the breakfast, including options made with millets. Skippers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, along with coach Rahul Dravid, cut the cake before heading to meet PM Narendra Modi.