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Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson's Stroke-Play In Nets Keeps VVS Laxman Interested

The Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe got a huge boost ahead of the third T20I against the hosts as the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube joined the side. Notably, all these three players were part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team. While Jaiswal and Samson warmed the benches, Dube was part of India's playing XI. After a small break, the trio is back in national colours and most likely to get spots in the playing XI for the third game.

"Was It Yuzvendra Chahal's Idea?": PM Narendra Modi's Quip On T20 World Cup Final Celebration Goes Viral - Watch

During the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that spin duo Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav suggested the distinctive walk at the podium to receive the T20 World Cup trophy to make the moment memorable. When PM Modi mentioned Rohit's distinctive walk saying, "I noticed two extreme things in which I could see emotion. When you are going to collect the trophy..." To which Rohit added, "It was such a huge moment for all of us. We all have been waiting for this for years. So, the boys told me 'Don't go just like that, do something different..." The Prime Minister jokingly asked, "Was it Chahal's idea?". Rohit replied "Chahal and Kuldeep" with a laugh around the room. Interestingly, Rohit Sharma's unique walk up to the podium is similar to the way Argentina legend Lionel Messi received the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

Team India's T20 World Cup Victory Parade In Mumbai Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

The T20 World Cup winning Indian cricket team has already arrived in the nation with the trophy. Rohit Sharma and Co. first landed in New Delhi early on Thursday after taking a charter flight from Barbados. The team received a rousing reception by the crowd from the IGI Airport to the hotel where the players were set to freshen up. What followed was a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After this the players left for Mumbai, where a victory parade is set to take place. Here are the details of it -

As Gautam Gambhir Gets India Coach Job, Wife Natasha's Reaction Can't Be Missed

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) put an end to the head coach suspense, making the expected announcement of former cricketer Gautam Gambhir being roped in as Rahul Dravid's replacement. The announcement thrilled cricket fans all across the country, considering how well Gambhir had done in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year, as the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The announcement of Gambhir's appointment drew exciting reactions from fans, and even the former India opener's wife Natasha took to social media to share her take.

Australia Legend Brett Lee Names Best Bowler In The World, It's Not Pat Cummins Or Mitchell Starc

One of the fiercest fast bowlers of his generation, Australia's Brett Lee has heaped praises on Indian star ace Jasprit Bumrah claiming he is the ‘best' bowler in all three formats at the moment. “Their batting order, which includes players who can dominate at every position from top to bottom, speaks volumes. Their middle-order is loaded with power and they have hitters who can put runs on the board quickly. In my opinion, Jasprit Bumrah is simply exceptional," said Lee.

Champions Trophy headlines Pakistan's home season but India uncertainty remains

LAHORE : The Champions Trophy headlines Pakistan's home 2024-25 season but doubts remain whether neighbours India will make the trip across the border for the elite 50-overs tournament, which is being held for the first time since 2017.

"Hoping To Host Olympics In 2036": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Makes Big Announcement

Confident that India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics will be successful, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged athletes bound for this month's Paris Games to share their views on the arrangements in the French capital to help his government's ambitious plan to bring the quadrennial showpiece in New Delhi. In an interaction with Paris-bound athletes, conducted both in person and online on Thursday, Modi said those travelling to the French capital would do the country a huge service by providing inputs from their experience.

Shubman Gill Reveals New Opening Partner For 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe. It's Not Ruturaj Gaikwad

Shubman Gill, India's captain for the five-match T20I tour of Zimbabwe, has confirmed that he will be opening the batting with his Punjab state-mate Abhishek Sharma, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will bat at number three in the series opener at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. With the next edition of the T20 World Cup to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in 2026, the T20Is against Zimbabwe mark the beginning of a new two-year journey for the current world champions in the shortest format. “Abhishek will open with me, and Ruturaj will play at number three. Rohit bhai and Virat bhai had opened in the World Cup, and I also open (the innings) in the T20s. So, I think I would like to open in the T20s,” said Gill in the pre-match press conference.

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Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson's Stroke-Play In Nets Keeps VVS Laxman Interested

"Was It Yuzvendra Chahal's Idea?": PM Narendra Modi's Quip On T20 World Cup Final Celebration Goes Viral - Watch

Team India's T20 World Cup Victory Parade In Mumbai Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

As Gautam Gambhir Gets India Coach Job, Wife Natasha's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Australia Legend Brett Lee Names Best Bowler In The World, It's Not Pat Cummins Or Mitchell Starc

Champions Trophy headlines Pakistan's home season but India uncertainty remains

"Hoping To Host Olympics In 2036": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Makes Big Announcement

Shubman Gill Reveals New Opening Partner For 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe. It's Not Ruturaj Gaikwad