India captain Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt moment with Hardik Pandya after India’s thrilling seven-run victory in the T20 World Cup final. Rohit kissed Hardik on the cheek as the latter spoke about the win, reflecting on his journey and the team’s hard work.
Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Twenty20 International cricket, bringing an end to an illustrious career in the format. The announcement came after India’s thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final.
India triumphed over South Africa in a nail-biting final at the Kingston Oval in Barbados, claiming the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 title. This victory marks India’s first T20 World Cup win in 17 years and their first global title since 2011, sparking celebrations across the nation.
Star batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 Internationals after leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup. He played a crucial role in the final, scoring a match-winning 76 runs. Kohli said he was proud to have lifted the trophy after a long wait and that it was time for the next generation to take the T20 game forward.
India claimed its first major cricket trophy in 11 years, winning the T20 World Cup 2024 after defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. Captain Hardik Pandya and vice-captain Rohit Sharma were overcome with emotion as they celebrated the momentous victory. The team’s success was further highlighted by the emotional reactions of Player of the Match Virat Kohli and Player of the Tournament Jasprit Bumrah.
Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, has declared himself fit for the tournament after undergoing knee surgery following his French Open withdrawal. He has been training intensely with top players and is optimistic about his performance despite the recent injury.
Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz says he has recovered from a disappointing loss at Queen’s Club and is prepared to begin his title defense on Monday. The 21-year-old Spaniard has focused on adapting his game to grass in the days since his defeat, and is confident in his readiness for the tournament.
Avinash Sable, the national record holder in 3000m steeplechase, secured a comfortable victory at the 63rd Inter-State Athletics Championships in a time of 8:31.75s, setting a new meet record. Despite a slow pace, Sable expressed satisfaction with his performance, emphasizing his strategic approach towards peaking at the right time for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Other highlights include Sarvesh Kushare’s impressive high jump performance and Tajinderpal Singh Toor’s victory in shot put.
Germany, having topped their group with the nation’s support, faces a challenging decision-making process before their crucial Euro 2024 Round of 16 match against Denmark. Denmark, though yet to reach their full potential, has shown signs of a simmering threat in the tournament. The match, taking place at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, is set to be an exciting encounter.
Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh equalled the record for the most wickets taken in a single T20 World Cup tournament during the final against South Africa. He achieved the feat by dismissing Quinton de Kock, taking his 17th wicket of the tournament and matching the record set by Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi.
