INDIA T20 CHAMPIONS
Watch Video: Team India's joyous flight home after T20 World Cup victory
The ICC T20 World Cup-winning Indian team touched down in Delhi on Thursday to a warm welcome from the fans awaiting the sight of their favourite heroes and sight of the silverware.
'AIC24WC': Air India flight carrying T20 World Cup winning Team India becomes Flightradar24's most-tracked flight
Real-time data from the flight tracking portal, Flightradar24 revealed that over 5,252 users were closely monitoring the journey of 'AIC24WC', symbolizing India's triumphant return after clinching the T20 World Cup 2024.
They're coming home: T20 world champions India finally depart from Barbados
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, led by Captain Rohit Sharma, left Barbados on a Boeing 777 charter flight amidst the threat of Hurricane Beryl. The team's departure was marked by an Instagram post from Sharma with the trophy, as they headed back to Delhi following their victory. In the face of the looming hurricane, the team's journey home was a triumphant return from the tournament in Barbados.
Air India special flight arrives in Barbados to ferry T20 World Cup champions home
A special Air India flight landed at Barbados Airport to bring back the T20 cricket World Cup champions, stranded due to Hurricane Beryl's airport shutdown. Led by Rohit Sharma, the team is expected in Delhi Thursday, facilitated by a charter arranged by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, which also accommodates stranded Indian media.
Champions Trophy Draft: India-Pakistan match on March 1 in Lahore, BCCI yet to give consent
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has scheduled its Champions Trophy match against India in Lahore for March 1, 2023. The tournament is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, with March 10 as Reserve Day. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi submitted a 15-match schedule, with all India games kept in Lahore for security and logistical reasons.
Nothing better than winning the cup and saying goodbye: Rohit Sharma
After leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 international cricket, citing the joy of winning the cup as the perfect moment to bow out. India clinched their second T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados. Rohit Sharma, who ends his T20 career as the format's leading run-scorer with 4231 runs and five centuries, expressed that the decision to retire came naturally to him at this juncture, emphasizing the challenges of balancing all three cricket formats.
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Cricket legends congratulate 'champions' team India for T20 World Cup glory
India secured the T20 World Cup after a decade-long wait, with cricket legends Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman, and Yuvraj Singh congratulating the team on social media. India's victory against South Africa was a remarkable achievement, with pacers' brilliance and Suryakumar Yadav's catch reviving hopes.
Next T20 captain to be decided by selectors, says Jay Shah; confirms seniors' role in future ICC tournaments
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah expressed confidence in the continued presence of senior players in upcoming major tournaments like the Champions Trophy and the World Test Championship final, provided India qualifies. He emphasized that the decision on appointing the next T20 captain, following Rohit Sharma's retirement, rests solely with the selectors. Shah praised the contribution of senior players to India's T20 World Cup victory and indicated their likely participation in upcoming ODI matches and tournaments, including the Champions Trophy scheduled for February-March in Pakistan.
India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final: India held their line & breath
Coming from a point of almost no return, how India pulled this WC rabbit out of the hat is stuff of legends .
Where does India stand globally in terms of ICC trophies? A look into title cabinet following T20 WC win
A fine exhibition of death bowling by trio of Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya and stupendous knocks by Virat Kohli and Axar Patel helped India end their ICC trophy drought, securing their second ICC T20 World Cup title by beating South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final at Barbados on Saturday.
Whenever he has ball in hands, he tends to create magic: Rohit Sharma lauds Jasprit Bumrah
India skipper Rohit Sharma praised Jasprit Bumrah for his magical performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, where Bumrah was named Player of the Tournament for taking 15 wickets at a miserly economy of 4.17. In the final, India, led by Virat Kohli's 76 and Axar Patel's quick 47, posted 176/7. South Africa fought back with Heinrich Klaasen's 52, but Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya's stellar bowling secured India's victory, ending their ICC trophy drought.
T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma believes Rahul Dravid 'deserved the trophy' for his contribution to Indian Cricket
As India successfully ended their ICC trophy drought, Men in Blue skipper Rohit Sharma said that departing head coach Rahul Dravid deserved the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy more than anyone in the team.
'So happy for men in blue': Japanese envoy congratulates Team India on winning ICC T20 World Cup
Hiroshi Suzuki congratulated Team India for winning the T20 World Cup title after defeating South Africa in the final on Saturday. He expressed happiness for the men in blue.
Pandya feels India's T20 WC win is 'best farewell' team can give to Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
India's T20 World Cup 2024 victory marked a poignant farewell for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as both legends announced their retirement from T20Is. Rohit, the highest run-scorer in the format with 4231 runs, celebrated his second T20 World Cup win. Kohli, with 4188 T20I runs and a record 1292 in T20 World Cups, also bid adieu. Hardik Pandya called it the best farewell, praising their impact on Indian cricket. India's win ended an ICC trophy drought since 2013, securing victory over South Africa in a thrilling finale.
MS Dhoni congrats team India, says 'Thanks for the priceless birthday gift'
MS Dhoni, India's former World Cup-winning captain, celebrated Team India's T20 World Cup victory over South Africa, calling it a priceless birthday gift as his birthday approaches on July 7. Dhoni praised the team for their composure and self-belief, thanking them for bringing the World Cup home. India's recent win marks their second T20 World Cup triumph since 2007 under Dhoni's leadership, ending an 11-year wait for a global trophy.
India will go on...: Michael Vaughan makes bold prediction ahead of T20 WC final
In the T20 World Cup 2024 final, India faces South Africa in Barbados, seeking to end their ICC trophy drought as Michael Vaughan predicts a potential 'trophy winning spree'. The match holds immense significance for India's quest to secure victory after a prolonged wait.
Unbeaten India and South Africa ready to end glory waits in T20 World Cup final
Unbeaten throughout almost a month of cricket across the USA and the Caribbean, India and South Africa will face off at the Kensington Oval on Saturday in the T20 World Cup final both looking to end long waits for glory. India crushed defending champions England by 68 runs in Guyana on Thursday, the day after South Africa thrashed Afghanistan by nine wickets in Trinidad to end a long and agonising wait for a title game.
"All yours now champion": Australia's Warner passes baton to young sensation Fraser McGurk following retirement
In my retirement from international cricket, I passed the baton to Jake Fraser McGurk, acknowledging his potential. Inspired by AB de Villiers, Jake excelled in the Big Bash League and IPL 2024. With a stellar career, I leave behind a legacy of ICC titles and records across formats, proud of my contributions to Australian cricket.
T20 WC semis: Red-hot India seek revenge against defending champions England
Team India and England face off in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinal at the Guyana National Stadium. With a mix of experienced players and rising talents, both teams aim for a spot in the final amidst tough competition. Spinners and pacers play a crucial role, highlighting the strategic depth of the matchup.
India vs Pakistan: Will Virat Kohli prove Pakistan's nemesis again?
The stage is set for another chapter in the iconic rivalry between India and Pakistan in world cricket, with Pakistan's bowling unit preparing to face the formidable Virat Kohli, who has been a nemesis for them. Kohli's consistency and success in the T20 World Cup matches have made him a key player in India's victories against Pakistan.
T20 Cricket World Cup starts this week: Match timings, tournament format, India match schedule, where to watch live streaming
The Twenty20 World Cup begins with the United States playing Canada in Dallas this Saturday. The championship features 20 teams in a new format, with matches in the West Indies and the US. Australia aims to hold all major cricket titles. India is in Group A featuring Pakistan, Canada, Ireland, and United States. To qualify for Group 8, India needs to finish among the first two in the group.
India hold top spot in ICC rankings heading into T20 World Cup
India, the Inaugural T20 World Cup winners, lead the men's T20I team rankings ahead of the upcoming tournament co-hosted by West Indies and USA from June 1-29.
Dinesh Karthik: Man of comebacks and Dhoni's understudy calls time on IPL and international career
Dinesh Karthik bid farewell to his 20-year international cricket career at the end of his IPL campaign, leaving a mark with his swansong performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
India, the biggest promoter of T20 cricket, is determined to end a World Cup title drought
India's cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is heading to the T20 World Cup in the United States and Caribbean to end a long drought in international success. The Indian Premier League is a major source of cash and talent, but India has not won a World Cup trophy since the advent of the IPL. The country has only reached one final since winning the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007. The title drought also extends to formats, with India last winning an International Cricket Council title in 2013 and the Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format in 2011.
Taunted for being "mentally impaired" once, Para world champion Deepthi is now feted in village
Born to daily wage labourers at in Warangal district of Telangana, the 20-year-old Deepthi on Monday clinched gold with a world record time of 55.07 seconds in the women's 400m T20 category race. She also qualified for the upcoming Paris Paralympics. The T20 category is meant for athletes who have intellectual impairment.
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