The victory parade for India’s T20 World Cup-winning cricket team in Mumbai took a chaotic turn as several fans were injured and some experienced breathing difficulties due to overcrowding. The incident, which occurred on Thursday evening, sparked concerns about crowd management and safety protocols.
Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling in the final over turned the tide for India, securing their T20 World Cup victory against South Africa. Virat Kohli praised Bumrah as a ‘once-in-a-generation’ player, urging the crowd to applaud his heroics. An emotional Bumrah reflected on his journey and the team’s commitment to taking Indian cricket forward.
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan expressed his pride and joy at India’s T20 World Cup victory, celebrating the team’s triumph and emotional reaction during the victory parade in Mumbai.
Former South African women’s team coach Hilton Moreeng has been appointed as the head coach of the USA’s national women’s and Under-19 teams. Moreeng takes over from Shivnarine Chanderpaul and will prepare the teams for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. He aims to build a competitive squad capable of challenging the top teams globally.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian cricket team that won the ICC T20 World Cup at his residence on Thursday, celebrating their victory with a breakfast meeting. The team wore a special jersey with two stars commemorating their achievement and the word ‘CHAMPIONS’ in bold letters. The team will be celebrated with a grand victory parade in Mumbai on July 4th, and some players will meet with the Maharashtra Chief Minister.
Glamorgan’s thrilling chase of 593 against Gloucestershire in the English County Championship ended in a tie, with the Welsh county falling just one run short of a world record. Despite a brilliant innings from Sam Northeast and Marnus Labuschagne, Glamorgan was denied victory by a sensational catch from James Bracey off the final ball.
The Indian cricket team, victorious in the T20 World Cup, arrived in Delhi on Thursday after a delayed return due to Hurricane Beryl in Barbados. They were greeted by enthusiastic fans and are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi before celebrating with a victory parade and felicitation ceremony in Mumbai.
From Vodafone Idea’s mobile tariff hike to the Indian cricket team’s meeting with PM Modi, July 4th is a day packed with events in India and around the world. Here’s a rundown of the key happenings, including political gatherings, legal developments, and cultural celebrations.
India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya has reached the pinnacle of T20I all-rounder rankings, becoming the first Indian man to achieve the No. 1 position. His exceptional performance at the recent T20 World Cup 2024, including crucial contributions with both bat and ball, has propelled him to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host a ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday to honor the Indian T20 World Cup-winning team. The team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi before heading to Mumbai, where they will receive the trophy from BCCI secretary Jay Shah. A possible open bus parade is planned for a portion of Marine Drive, allowing fans to celebrate the victory.
