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Virat Kohli ready to sign petition to declare Jasprit Bumrah a national treasure

T20 World Cup 2024: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli said that he was ready to sign a petition declaring fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as a 'national treasure' and the '8th Wonder of the World.'

Cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal's new hairstyle makes Internet ‘nostalgic'. Best memes

Cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal's prim and proper hairstyle has made the internet "nostalgic". No prizes for guessing that memes followed.

Sharks sign young winger in need of career rejuvenation

Can former top-15 pick Ty Dellandrea revitalize his career with the San Jose Sharks?

How much does the captain of Indian cricket team make?

Team India not only got the ICC trophy home but also bagged a top prize of 2.45 million dollars (Rs 20.4 crore). Furthermore, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honored the team with Rs 125 crore in recognition of their exceptional performance in the tournament.

Massive crowds in and around Wankhede to greet Indian team

Parade delayed by two hours after team arrived late from Delhi and rain came down in Mumbai

'Excellent Meeting With Our Champions!': PM Narendra Modi Had a 'Memorable Conversation' With Indian Players at His Residence

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian men’s cricket team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi on Thursday (July 4) after arriving in India from Barbados. PM Modi congratulated the world No. 1 T20I team for ending India’s 11-year wait for an ICC trophy by winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title.During the one-hour-long meeting at his residence in Lok Kalyan Marg, PM Modi interacted with Indian captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul...

'I'm walking back from Germany' - Rio Ferdinand reacts to Gareth Southgate's rumoured 3-5-2 lineup to face Switzerland and names England star who 'has to' start

Ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand insists he will "walk back" to England if Gareth Southgate does not pick Kobbie Mainoo against Switzerland.

'To all you Mumbai Indians fans out there!': AB de Villiers SILENCES Hardik Pandya Critics After WC

On the historical day of June 29, 2024, Hardik Pandya collapsed to the ground right  after Anrich Nortje hit the final ball of the final over to Arshdeep Singh at sweeper cover, securing India's T20 World Cup title. Tears were streaming down the face of the vice-captain a moment later. Hardik had faced many difficulties in the last several months, ...

List of players with most wins in international matches

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are engaged in a thrilling race to surpass the legends of cricket, joining an elite club of legendary players who have won the most international matches. The two Indian stalwarts are hot on the heels of icons like Tendulkar, Ponting, and Jayawardene.

PM Modi's Humour Shines As Team India Celebrates T20 World Cup 2024 Victory, Video Goes Viral - Watch

The Indian cricket team, led by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, beamed with joy as they posed for pictures with the prestigious World Cup trophy.

Virat Kohli's Family Arrives At ITC Maurya To Meet The T20 World Cup Winners

Batting superstar Virat Kohli was on fire for Team India in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, which was played against South Africa in Barbados on June 29. In the title decider, the 35-year-old right-handed batter opened the innings for India and scored 76 runs from 59 balls. He helped India post a total of 176 runs on the board, which in the end proved too much for the Proteas.For his super show with the bat in the final, Kohli won the Player of...

'It Was Written', Says 'Raja' Rohit Sharma at Wankhede Felicitation Following T20WC 2024 Crowning

Team India were treated to a raucous reception at the Wankhede on return to the homeland following their title-clinching exploits in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean.Rohit Sharma led the men in blue to their second T20WC title and ended an 11-year title drought for the nation. He was given a hero’s welcome in Mumbai, where he was hailed like a king.He dedicated the trophy to the fans and touched upon the nation’s desire for a title...

Hardik Pandya Posts A Subtle Message For Wankhede Crowd Ahead Of India's T20 WC Victory Parade

Hardik Pandya's redemption story is something that will be remembered and it will serve as a piece of motivation for many generations to come. The Indian vice-captain had a horrific stunt as the Mumbai Indians skipper in IPL 2024. Hardik replacing Rohit Sharma as the main man of MI made him a victim of boos that went on till the time he played in b...

Rohit Sharma urges Wankhede crowd to calm down as victory speech hijacked, dedicates World Cup trophy to 'entire nation'

Rohit Sharma had to wait for the cheers to subside before he dedicated Team India's T20 World Cup win to the entire nation.

'Mumbai never disappoints': Wankhede crowd welcomes Rohit Sharma with deafening cheers

T20 World Cup 2024: India captain Rohit Sharma thanked fans for their support as Wankhede Stadium crowd welcomed the T20 World Cup champions with deafening cheers.

In Pics: Top moments from Indian team's victory parade at Marine Drive and Wankhede

Mumbaikars turned up in massive numbers to celebrate the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team in the City of Dreams this evening. Here are some top snippets from the magical event! (Image Source: Twitter) The iconic Marine Drive was all decked up during the victory parade. (Image Source: Twitter) Skipper Rohit Sharma poses with the trophy with his beloved fans behind him in this breath-taking picture. (Image Source: Twitter) Vice-captain Hardik Pandya returns as a World Cup winner to the city that booed him during the Indian Premier League (IPL). (Image Source: Twitter) Jasprit Bumrah, Shivam Dube, Rishabh Pant, and Virat Kohli are joined by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny in the open bus parade. (Image Source: Twitter) A top angle view of the open bus parade, much akin to how the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning squad celebrated in Mumbai. (Image Source: Twitter) Here's a brilliant evening view from the heart of South Mumbai amidst the jubilant celebrations. (Image Source: Twitter) The BCCI top-brass, comprising president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah hand the Rs. 125 crore worth prize money to the Indian squad. (Image Source: Twitter)

Lando Norris message to Max Verstappen as FIA steward reveals all over collision verdict – F1 news round-up

More fallout from the Max Verstappen-Lando Norris crash and much more in the headlines as the drivers gear up for Silverstone this weekend.

‘I am so sorry': Mumbai fan apologises to Hardik Pandya after T20 World Cup heroics

Watch: An Indian and MI fan put out a passionate apology to Indian team vice-captain Hardik Pandya. Standing at the Mumbai airport to greet the Indian team, the fan expressed their apology on live TV for abusing Pandya during the Indian Premier League.

Never seen Rohit so emotional in 15 years like he was after final, says Kohli

He had never seen "an emotional" Rohit Sharma in their decade and a half old association till the Indian captain hugged him with welled up eyes after the T20 World Cup triumph, Virat Kohli revealed to a packed Wankhede audience during the team's felicitation ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday.

Anushka Sharma is all heart as Virat Kohli reunites with his family after returning to India with T20 trophy. See pics

The first thing that Virat Kohli did after returning to India was to visit his family, and Anushka Sharma was overjoyed at the reunion.

Kohli & Hardik Sing 'Vande Mataram' At Wankhede Stadium, Video Goes Viral - Watch

The scene unfolded amidst the backdrop of India's triumphant return from Barbados, where they clinched their second T20 World Cup title.

Podcast P arrives in Philadelphia: Grading Paul George’s deal with the 76ers

PM Modi asks Rohit Sharma – What does mud taste like?; Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, others also relive winning moments

What the PM asked Virat Kohli and other members of victorious Indian team on their return home from T20 World Cup

Watch crowd gathered for Team India victory parade make way for ambulance

Cricket fans turned up in huge numbers at Mumbai's Marine Drive on Thursday to take part in the T20 World Champion Indian cricket team's victory parade here at the Marine Drive. Visuals from the spot showed a massive crowd gathered to welcome the squad. A video showed the sea of crowd parting to make way for an ambulance.

Amul India Pays Tribute To Outgoing Team India's Head Coach Rahul Dravid

Amul topicals are a big hit among social media users in India. Their creatives never fail to disappoint fans, and the latest one deserves your attention. The diary brand has paid a fantastic tribute to the Indian cricket team’s outgoing coach, Rahul Dravid. The ‘Wall of Indian Cricket’ capped off his stint as the coach of Team India on a promising note, having lifted the T20 World Cup trophy in Barbados. To mark the occasion, Amul shared a...

Virat Kohli throws spotlight on Jasprit Bumrah, Wankhede erupts with 'Boom Boom' chants: 'Guy who brought us back'

Virat Kohli put the spotlight on Jasprit Bumrah, and the Wankhede responded with ‘Boom Boom’ chants during the felicitation ceremony in Mumbai.

It is a gigantic risk for Gareth Southgate to drop three-at-the-back on his England players for Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland, writes CHRIS SUTTON

CHRIS SUTTON: There is no doubt that Switzerland have looked like a better-functioning team than England at Euro 2024. They beat Italy. They almost defeated Germany.

Shah Rukh Khan Is Elated And Emotional Seeing Team India Celebrate Their T20 World Cup Win: 'Dance All Night...'

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter to express his immense pride and joy as Team India celebrated their historic T20 World Cup victory. The Indian cricket team clinched the championship in a thrilling final against South Africa in Barbados. Shah Rukh Khan, known for his passionate support for cricket and as the owner of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, shared a heartfelt message for the victorious team. He tweeted, "Seeing the boys so...

'This Is The First Time I’ve Seen Rohit Sharma Show So Much Emotion On The Field': Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli voiced his support for declaring ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah as a modern marvel, suggesting him as the "Eighth Wonder."

Sanju Samson Reveals Team India’s New T20I WC Champions Jersey

The first look at the special jersey created to honor Team India's triumphant Men's T20 World Cup The post Sanju Samson Reveals Team India’s New T20I WC Champions Jersey appeared first on Cricket Country.

''Hats Off!'' : Rohit Sharma Heaps Praise On Hardik Pandya At Wankhede, Fans Chant MI Captain's Name In Unison

It was a huge redemption story for Hardik Pandya following his return to Mumbai as T20 World Cup champion. The very Mumbai fans booed him two months back in the Indian Premier League 2024 and now they chant their name in unison and certain fans have even apologised him for their unruly behavior.

No More Hatred for Hardik Pandya but a Hero’s Welcome at Wankhede, All-rounder Says, ‘Thank You, Mumbai’| WATCH

Only a month ago, the entire Mumbai city turned against Hardik Pandya for replacing Rohit Sharma as the captain of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024. The all-rounder’s homecoming included boos from the Wankhede audience and unlimited bashing on social media. But the all-rounder faced it all with a big smile and kept doing his work calmly.On Thursday when he returned to the same city, it welcomed him with open arms. It was the Indian...

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Priceless Reaction as Mother Hugs and Kisses Him After Victory Parade in Mumbai

Rohit Sharma’s mother Poornima had a doctor’s appointment on Thursday but she didn’t want to miss her son leading Indian cricket team’s victory parade and in Mumbai and hence skipped to attend the event. She was beaming with pride as Rohit and co took a lap of the Wankhede Stadium as they celebrated Team India’s victorious campaign at the recent T20 World Cup.Later, a video went viral on social media showing Poornima planting kisses on Rohit’s...

Unforgettable day for T20 WC champions: Vande Mataram, Rohit-Kohli dance, Pandya's redemption & more (WATCH)

An enormous crowd flooded Marine Drive in South Mumbai to celebrate the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team's victory parade, creating a spectacle that brought traffic to a standstill. Thousands of passionate fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars, transforming the streets into a sea of cheering supporters. The open bus parade, which started from Nariman Point's National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) after a delay, commenced...

British star achieves a Wimbledon first by breaking down in despair moments before one of her biggest ever wins

Harriet Dart held her nerve in the closing stages to edge past compatriot Katie Boulter.

Watch: Fresh Angle Emerges of Suryakumar Yadav's Spectacular Catch in T20 World Cup Final

A fresh clip of Suryakumar Yadav’s dramatic catch in the final over of the 2024 T20 World Cup to dismiss David Miller has emerged proving how spectacular his effort was given the circumstances. India went on to defeat South Africa by seven runs in a last-over thriller to win the title for the second time in their history on Saturday.With 16 needed off six deliveries, South Africa’s Miller launched a low full toss from Hardik Pandya towards...

How six words from Aussie tennis star Alex De Minaur rescued his girlfriend Katie Boulter after she crashed out of Wimbledon

British tennis star Katie Boulter has praised Alex de Minaur for lifting her spirits following her heartbreaking defeat in the second round of Wimbledon against compatriot Harriet Dart.

Jokes Apart | Why the Indian T20 Cricket Combox Needs a Revolutionary Change of Guard

This time, after we won the World Cup, I didn’t cry. I was ecstatic, I felt a lump in my throat, but the tears didn’t flow, like they did on April 2, 2011. In 2007, no one cried — neither the players nor the fans. The T20 format was brand new; that victory was about unfettered freedom, not the lifting of the burden of expectation.When we lost to Australia in the ODI WC final six months ago, it reminded me of the failure of Chandrayaan-2. The...

Suryakumar Yadav's Reply Goes Viral As Spoof Video Of David Miller's Catch Sets Instagram Ablaze

Suryakumar Yadav left a hilarious comment on a spoof video of his catch of David Miller in the T20 World Cup final. Surya caught Miller near the boundary in the final to help India win the T20 World Cup by seven runs. However, the catch created a bit of controversy as a few fans believed he touched the boundary while completing the catch.

Jasprit Bumrah's big statement on retirement during Team India's felicitation ceremony at Wankhede Stadium

Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian fast bowler, has firmly asserted that he has no immediate intentions to bid farewell to T20I cricket. When questioned about the possibility of retiring from the shortest format, the pacer responded, "a long way away," indicating his desire to continue playing. Bumrah's remarks follow India's victorious journey in the T20 World Cup, where they emerged triumphant against South Africa in the final match held in Barbados.

T20 WC celebrations: Special jersey to honour Team India unveiled. Check first look here

On Thursday, Sanju Samson unveiled the inaugural glimpse of a distinctive jersey designed to commemorate Team India's Men's T20 World Cup victory. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team received a triumphant reception upon their return home, flying in via a dedicated charter flight.

PM Modi refuses to touch T20 World Cup trophy, classy gesture for Dravid and Rohit becomes major hit on internet

PM Modi's class gesture for Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid in the T20 World Cup picture soon became the talk of the town on social media.

Wasim Akram hands out special request to Jasprit Bumrah's teammate after India claim World Cup: ‘He should be focusing…’

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has a special request for Jasprit Bumrah's partner-in-crime after a successful T20 World Cup.

Hardik Pandya Chants Echo Through Wankhede Stadium, Two Months After He Was Booed At Same Venue: WATCH

India will reach the Wankhede Stadium on Mumbai where they will continue their victory parade for winning theT20 World Cup 2024. Hardik Pandya chants have started echoing through the stadium, and this was the same place that the all-rounder was booed during the IPL 2024 when he was Mumbai Indians captain.

PM Hosts The T20 World Cup-Winning Indian Cricket Team At His Delhi Residence, See Photos

Team India met Indian PM Narendra Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, after returning from Barbados. PM clicked with the team and the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. (Picture credit: News18)PM Modi asked World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and others to express their feelings after a successful big-stage victory. (Picture credit: News18)The Indian team, along with coach Rahul Dravid were all smiles as they posed for a photo with PM Modi, BCCI chairman Roger Binny, and BCCI secretary Jay Shah. (Picture credit: News18)Star batter Jasprit Bumrah (left) also spoke on the microphone as Ravindra Jadeja (right) and others lent him enthusiastic ears. (Picture credit: News18)Suryakumar Yadav (left), Yuzi Chahal (right), and the other teammates seemed to enjoy a light-hearted atmosphere after an intense month-long quest abroad. (Picture credit: News18)The Indian cricket team had fun banter with PM Modi and the others. The mood seemed to be a jolly one. (Picture credit: News18)PM Narendra Modi also looked in a relaxed mood as he indulged in the Indian team’s chitchats. (Picture credit: News18)Kuldeep Yadav (center) and the others are seen listening to the fun conversations and having a nice time at PM’s residence. (Picture credit: News18)Former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid, whose last assignment with Team India was the T20 World Cup 2024, also graced the occasion with a few words. (Picture credit: News18)

EXPLAINED: How Team India's Flight To Mumbai Had Special Connection With Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli

The Vistara flight that carried Team India fro Delhi to Mumbai had the code 'UK1845'. This was a combination of the jersey numbers of Virat Kohli (18) and Rohit Sharma (45) in the Indian team. In the flight, the team was greeted by the captain and the crew followed by a cake-cutting ceremony.

Jasprit Bumrah's family once couldn't afford a 'packet of milk,' reveals cricketer's neighbour after T20 WC win

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s star fast bowler, won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and was honored with the 'Player of the Tournament' award. Journalist Deepal Trivedi, a close family friend, celebrated his victory with a touching tribute. She recounted Bumrah's humble beginnings in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, recalling his birth and early days marked by financial struggles after his father's death. Trivedi highlighted Jasprit's mother, Daljit's, relentless...

World Championship of Legends: India, Pakistan make winning starts in Birmingham

World Championship of Legends 2024: India Champions, led by Yuvraj Singh, defeated England Champions after Harbhajan Singh's all-round show. Pakistan Champions defeated Australia Champions after Younis Khan's 64 in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The World Cup finally comes home!

Team India returns to rousing welcome - meets PM Modi then flies to Mumbai for Bus Parade & Felicitation

Daniel Ricciardo in ‘negotiations’ with surprise F1 team amidst RB exit rumours

What's next for Daniel Ricciardo in F1?