Virat Kohli, the current captain of the Indian Cricket Team, paid tribute to veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan upon his retirement from all forms of cricket. In his tweet, Kohli praised Dhawan for his passionate and fearless debut and for becoming one of India's most reliable openers. He also acknowledged Dhawan's impact on the game and thanked him for the countless memories and unforgettable performances. Wishing him the best for his future endeavors, Kohli signed off with "off the field Gabbar", referring to Dhawan's affectionate nickname.
Indian cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin's impressive performance as captain led the Dindigul Dragons to victory in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) final against defending champions Lyca Kovai Kings. Ashwin scored 52 runs and also picked up a wicket, while the rest of the Dindigul team also put in a solid effort to keep the Lyca batters at bay. Ultimately, Dindigul emerged victorious, thanks to a composed innings from Ashwin and valuable contributions from other players.
India kicked off their white-ball tour against Sri Lanka with a T20I at the Pallekele International stadium. The Men in Blue set a target of 214 runs, thanks to an explosive half-century from captain Suryakumar Yadav. Sri Lanka started strong but crumbled in the face of India's bowling attack, with unlikely hero Riyan Parag taking 3 wickets to seal a 43-run victory for the visitors. Yadav was named player-of-the-match for his impressive batting performance.
Indian cricket fans know Ravichandran Ashwin as one of the best spin bowlers in the country. But not many know about his relationship with former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and how it played a crucial role in shaping his career. In a recent interview, Ashwin revealed that Dhoni initially didn't even know he existed. But as their bond grew, Dhoni's leadership and guidance played a major role in Ashwin's success on the field. Even today, at the age of 37, Ashwin continues to reinvent himself, thanks to Dhoni's simple yet effective advice.
Indian all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, thanked fans for their love and support during the T20 World Cup victory parade and celebration at Wankhede Stadium. His message on X has gained over 1.8 million views and fans flooded the platform with congratulatory messages. From being booed as the captain of Mumbai Indians to receiving loud cheers during the victory parade, Pandya expressed his gratitude and acknowledged the love and support of his fans.
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 newly crowned T20 Cricket World Champions of the world have arrived back to their home, India, after their historic win in the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados. The cricket team paid a visit to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi before heading to Mumbai for the victory parade. Indian captain Virat Kohli shared his thoughts on meeting and thanking PM Modi on his instagram post saying, "What a great honour meeting Shri Narendra Modi ji today."
Portugal's talismanic footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has announced that this European Championship will be his last, admitting that his emotions won't get in the way of his final farewell. Despite a tough tournament, the 39-year-old hasn't scored in the four games played during the competition. However, the team's triumph in their Round of 16 match against Slovenia, thanks to a penalty save by Jan Oblak, brought tears to the captain's eyes. The record-breaking scorer, with 14 goals in European Championships, said his main motivation is to bring joy to his fans and give his all for his team, regardless of the outcome.
In a thrilling semi-final match, India's captain Rohit Sharma predicted that a score of 171 would be competitive on a challenging surface, thanks to the skilled spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. His prediction proved right as both Kuldeep and Axar took six wickets and helped India secure a place in the final against South Africa. Rohit is hoping for a strong performance from star player Virat Kohli in the upcoming final.
In a highly intense and nail-biting match between arch rivals India and Bangladesh, emotions were high throughout as players exchanged heated reactions on the field. The most notable moment was when Bangladesh's Tanzim Hasan Sakib aggressively stared at Indian captain Virat Kohli after getting him out, followed by Rohit Sharma's fiery celebration after dismissing Bangladeshi opener Litton Das. Despite all the aggression, India emerged victorious thanks to a stellar batting performance by Hardik Pandya.