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Nadella and Pichai Applaud India's Historic T20 World Cup Victory
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared his excitement on X, saying, "What a game, could barely breathe, everything that makes sports incredible. Congrats India, so well deserved! SA was incredible. Amazing."
It's not what we did today but what we did for past 3-4 years: Rohit Sharma Reflects on India's Triumph
"I'm overwhelmed and can't quite articulate the emotions I'm feeling right now. Words fail to capture it. I spent a sleepless night, consumed by a deep desire and determination. But I kept my composure on the field," Rohit remarked, becoming the third Indian captain, after Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, to secure a global title.
Gutted for the time being, says Markram Expresses Immediate Disappointment
Reflecting on the defeat in the post-match presentation, Markram said, "Gutted for the time being, it will take some time to have a good reflection on this. Hurts quite a bit, but full credit to the bowlers and everyone else in this team." He continued, acknowledging both bowling and batting efforts: "We bowled well, there wasn't a lot to work with and restrict them to a chaseable total. We batted well, came down to the wire in a great game of cricket but not quite there for us today."
'You have won hearts of crores of Indians': PM Modi Praises Team India as Nation Celebrates Historic Victory
This left South Africa needing 30 runs from 30 balls to win the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup; it would, therefore, have been a genuinely nerve-jangling finish. On the other hand, some brilliant displays by Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah clinched it for India, winning the match at the Kensington Oval by seven runs.
Rahul Dravid bids farewell as India coach after guiding team to World Cup triumph
Finally, as he held the trophy—the one handed over to him by the player of the match, Virat Kohli—Dravid let out a roar, letting out all those pent-up emotions that in more normal times he keeps well hidden from public view. It was an un-Dravid-like eruption for someone who rarely made headline-grabbing statements but remained steadfast in his duties—the Gary Kirsten of the loyalists.
End of An Era: After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma also announces retirement from T20Is
Rohit, who announced his retirement from T20I after Virat, played a pivotal role in India’s successful campaign, assured fans that he would continue to play in ODIs and Tests for India.
T20 World Cup 2024: Team India smashes the jinx, crown finds its new prince, King Kohli bids adieu to T20Is
Kohli, who was also part of the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squad, announced his retirement from the format after being named player of the match for his 76-run innings. Although initially composed, he eventually broke down in tears following the win.
Player Survey Indicates T20 World Cup Rising in Importance within ICC Events
Fast forward to 2024—things are different. The percentage of players who think the ODI World Cup is the biggest, increases to 50 percent as against 35 percent for its T20 counterpart. This Saturday will see the culmination of the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies when India takes on South Africa in the final in Barbados.
Malvika's Upset Victory Propels Her into US Open Semifinals
The win was Malvika's second over Kristy this year as the Scot had retired in the second game of their previous meeting at the Hylo Open. While Malvika lost to Kristy in earlier meetings, she is in great form since the Azerbaijan International challenge earlier this year. Malvika now takes on sixth-seeded Japanese player Natsuki Nidaira in the upcoming semifinal.
India Makes History with Record-Breaking Team Total in Women's Test Cricket
Much of the credit for this magnificent victory really goes to the scintillating display that the Indian openers—Shafali Verma, who made 205 runs, and Smriti Mandhana, who made 149 runs—put on board. The two stitched a record union of 292 runs for the opening wicket, which still remains the highest ever opening stand in the annals of women's cricket.
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