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In Chat With R Ashwin, Robin Uthappa Breaks Down Recalling Hate Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Faced

In a moving tribute to the Indian team, former batter Robin Uthappa couldn't control his emotions as he recalled the struggles and hardships of the players after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. India ended a 13-year wait for an ICC title on Saturday, beating South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup in Barbados. The past 12 months or so have been hard for each and every player, with India losting back-to-back finals (World Test Championship and ODI World Cup).

The True Significance Of Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph

The Indian cricket team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against South Africa to clinch their second T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue scripted an impressive fightback courtesy of some brilliant death bowling by Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya to help India beat South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup 2024 final in the Caribbean. Earlier, India rode on Virat Kohli's 76 off 59 balls, along with contributions from Axar Patel (47) and Shivam Dube (27) to post a competitive total of 176/7 in their 20 overs.

"Bowlers Saved Virat Kohli": Sanjay Manjrekar Says India Star Didn't Deserve POTM Award

The T20 World Cup 2024 final continues to produce topics of debate. India's victory against South Africa wasn't a straightforward one, with the bowlers' late heroics pulling the team back into the game. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh's death bowling rescued India from a situation where South Africa needed just 30 runs from 30 balls to win the match. But, the Indian team eventually emerged triumphant by 7 runs, thanks to the bowling trio. However, the Player of the Match went to Virat Kohli, much to the surprise of former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar.

Jasprit Bumrah Hugs Sanjana Ganesan During Live Interview, Video Breaks Internet

The wounds of the ODI World Cup 2023 final defeat were healed on Saturday after Team India clinched the T20 World Cup 2024 title. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Team India defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final match. In the entire tournament, India gave an extraordinary performance and remained unbeaten. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah was one of the major reasons for India's success in the marquee event as he produced magnificent spells and propelled his team to victory in many games.

"We Will Probably See...": BCCI President's Honest Take On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20 Exit

BCCI President Roger Binny says it will take another two-three years for the Indian T20 team to "come into its own" again given the void that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's international retirement from the format will create. Rohit, 37, and Virat, 35, called it quits from T20Is after playing pivotal roles in India's second world triumph in the format. The 2007 champions defeated South Africa by seven runs in a high-voltage summit clash on Saturday to end their painful 11-year wait for an ICC trophy.

Rohit Sharma Hails India's T20 World Cup Win As 'Dream Come True For A Billion'

World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma said his team's victory was a "dream come true" for India, as he awaited his return home to a hero's welcome. The T20 triumph ended more than a decade of heartache after India's previous World Cup win came in the 50-over version in 2011. "The team and I are very proud to be able to bring the cup home and are truly touched by how much happiness it has brought everyone back home," Rohit said in a post on social media on Monday.

Indian cricket set for transition after T20 World Cup glory

Desperation is not an ideal emotion to have in a World Cup final. It leads to nerves and then the fear of failure. Ideally, you want to play it like any other match and by the end, the better team wins.

Watch: "Unemployed" Rahul Dravid Asks Job Offers, Leaves Everyone In Splits

The T20 World Cup 2024 final was the last match for Rahul Dravid as Indian cricket team coach and he was able to get the perfect farewell as his side defeated South Africa to lift the title. Following the match, Dravid was in his "Indiranagar ka gunda" mood and he even joked about being unemployed from next week in a candid chat with the reporters. Dravid's tenure came to an end with the competition and he had earlier made it clear that he will not be extending his contract. In the candid conversation, Dravid even joked if the journalists had any job offers from him as he does not have any work right now.

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In Chat With R Ashwin, Robin Uthappa Breaks Down Recalling Hate Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Faced

The True Significance Of Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph

"Bowlers Saved Virat Kohli": Sanjay Manjrekar Says India Star Didn't Deserve POTM Award

Jasprit Bumrah Hugs Sanjana Ganesan During Live Interview, Video Breaks Internet

"We Will Probably See...": BCCI President's Honest Take On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20 Exit

Rohit Sharma Hails India's T20 World Cup Win As 'Dream Come True For A Billion'

Indian cricket set for transition after T20 World Cup glory

Watch: "Unemployed" Rahul Dravid Asks Job Offers, Leaves Everyone In Splits