T20 World Cup triumph a reminder of how cricket & emotions are a great unifying force

IANS | July 1, 2024 11:18 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) When Anrich Nortje’s heave off Arshdeep Singh on the last ball of South Africa’s innings went to the mid-wicket fielder for a single, Rohit Sharma fell flat, with his face towards the ground and punching the grass with his hand. Hardik Pandya went down on his knees and began to tear up once the inevitable -– of India winning the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup -- was confirmed a little after 2 pm at the Kensington Oval.

World Masters League T20: Cricket Legends to light up Durban, Shoaib Malik joins star-studded lineup

IANS | July 1, 2024 10:16 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The iconic Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban, South Africa, is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts and deliver thrilling performances globally when it hosts the next edition of the World Masters League T20. Starting in the first week of August 2024, the league will feature six dynamic teams: Indraprastha Warriors, Gulf Superstars, Sydney Spartans, Colombo Titans, Lahore Lions, and Caribbean Pirates.

If I want somebody to take a catch for my life, it will be Surya, says Biju George on the sensational catch

Niharika Raina | July 1, 2024 8:01 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) When David Miller heaved a Hardik Pandya full toss through the line off the toe-end on the first ball of the final over, many felt it would clear long-off for six and get the equation marginally in South Africa’s favour in their quest to win 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup. But Suryakumar Yadav had other ideas -- racing like a sprinter to long-off, lobbed the ball over the rope as he went in and came back to regain his balance in a split second to complete an astonishing catch, which left many around the world having their jaws down on the floor.

T20 World Cup: Axar Patel steps up as underrated yet crucial cog in India’s title triumph

Niharika Raina | July 1, 2024 7:21 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Amid plenty of accolades being showered on Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya for shining in India’s seven-run win over South Africa in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final, one should not forget Axar Patel’s crucial knock of 47 off 31 balls. At Kensington Oval, India lost Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav for 34 runs in the power-play. That’s when Axar was promoted up the order as a pinch-hitter and took on South Africa’s spin duo of Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj.

Virat Kohli bows out on a high: A look at his unmatched brilliance in T20 World Cups

IANS | July 1, 2024 2:27 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The T20 World Cup 2024 final's 'Player of the Match' Virat Kohli certainly bowed out on a high from the T20I format of the game. He ended his international career in the format with the most runs of any player at Men's T20 World Cups (1,292 runs) between 2012 and 2024, in 33 innings across 35 matches.