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Watch: How Indian Team Celebrated T20 WC Win In Flight, Don't Miss Rohit Sharma

After a 3-day delay, the Indian cricket team finally managed to escape the hurricane-ravaged Barbados and fly home in a special flight arranged by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday. It took the team 16 hours to reach New Delhi, with the plane landing on Thursday morning at 6:00 AM IST. As the team busses took Rohit Sharma and his men to ITC Maurya hotel, the BCCI shared a video of the team's epic in-flight celebrations as they flew home from Barbados.

Ex Pakistan Cricketer Recalls MS Dhoni's Stunning Response When He Was Asked To Drop Virat Kohli

Former Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has reminisced about an incident where Virat Kohli was backed heavily by former India captain MS Dhoni despite his poor form. Akmal narrated the incident in the context of Kohli's poor form at the T20 World Cup 2024. After scoring just 75 runs all tournament, Kohli came back with vengeance in the T20 World Cup final, scoring a 59-ball 76 against South Africa, as India lifted the trophy for the second time. Kohli also announced his T20I retirement after the game.

BCCI Prize Money Comparison: Amount Dhoni's Teams Earned In 2007, 2011 And 2013

The Indian cricket team's victorious T20 World Cup 2024 campaign concluded with a victory against South Africa in the final. The result helped Rohit Sharma's men end their 11-year wait for an ICC title, with the 2013 Champions Trophy win being the team's last. Elated with the results, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a big reward for the Indian team and its support staff, putting aside INR 125 crore for the victorious 42-member contingent that wen to the United States of America and West Indies.

Australia's David Micheluzzi leads by a stroke at BMW International Open

Australia's David Micheluzzi relied on an "elite" short game to claim a narrow lead after the opening round of the BMW International Open.

Breetzke called up to South Africa test squad

JOHANNESBURG : Batsman Matthew Breetzke has received his first call-up to South Africa’s test squad for their two-match series in the West Indies next month, Cricket South Africa said on Monday.

Farrell blames slow start for Ireland defeat in South Africa

Ireland coach Andy Farrell would not be drawn on the television match official calls that went against his side in their 27-20 loss against South Africa on Saturday, and admitted his team were off the pace at the start of the game.

New Head Coach Jason Gillespie Vows Consistency In Pakistan Test Side

Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie Sunday vowed to make Pakistan a consistent side after taking charge as red-ball coach with a hectic six-month schedule in focus. The 49-year-old will start his two-year tenure with a two-match series against Bangladesh next month followed by three against England in October -- both at home. Pakistan will also tour South Africa for two Tests in December before hosting the West Indies in as many Tests in January next year. Gillespie, who arrived early Sunday, said Pakistan are a "talented" side but need consistency.

Komphela rejoins Sundowns as senior coach in the wake of Mokwena's dramatic exit

Mamelodi Sundowns announced on Saturday that Steve Komphela is the new senior coach, where he will assist Manqoba Mngqithi and the technical team.

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Watch: How Indian Team Celebrated T20 WC Win In Flight, Don't Miss Rohit Sharma

Ex Pakistan Cricketer Recalls MS Dhoni's Stunning Response When He Was Asked To Drop Virat Kohli

BCCI Prize Money Comparison: Amount Dhoni's Teams Earned In 2007, 2011 And 2013

Australia's David Micheluzzi leads by a stroke at BMW International Open

Breetzke called up to South Africa test squad

Farrell blames slow start for Ireland defeat in South Africa

New Head Coach Jason Gillespie Vows Consistency In Pakistan Test Side

Komphela rejoins Sundowns as senior coach in the wake of Mokwena's dramatic exit