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T20 World Cup Top Moments: USA's Sparkling Debut, Afghanistan's Dream Run And India's Brilliance

The curtains on arguably the most exhilarating of all T20 World Cups were drawn with India's magnificent triumph over South Africa in a pulsating final which aptly summed up the entire tournament that twisted this way and that till the very end. While India strengthened their position as one of the true behemoths of the modern game with their embarrassment of riches in terms of talent, and an unerring determination to win, the others too, with their extremely high standard of cricket, contributed handsomely in making it an unforgettable tournament.

Watch: Post India's T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph, Epic 'Best Fielder Ceremony' Unfolds

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah honoured the star India batter Suryakumar Yadav with the 'Fielder of the Match' award following their win over South Africa by seven runs in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024. After Team India's phenomenal win over South Africa in the final match of the marquee event on Saturday, the Men in Blue ended their long drought for an ICC trophy.

On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Quitting T20Is, Gautam Gambhir's Honest ODI, Test Verdict

Gautam Gambhir, who is the frontrunner to replace Rahul Dravid as India head coach, congratulated Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for bowing out of T20Is with a World Cup win, saying their exit was better than pre-written script. After playing a critical role in India's T20 World Cup win both Kohli and Rohit called time on their respective careers in the shortest format. “They have retired with the World Cup win, and probably better than any script that was written. Both players are great. They have done a lot for Indian cricket, and congratulate them and wish them all the best,” Gambhir told PTI videos.

T20 triumph may herald India's dominance, say former players

NEW DELHI : The era of India's dominance in cricket may have kicked in with their spectacular triumph in the T20 World Cup on Saturday, according to several former players.

T20 World Cup: 'Anchor' Virat Kohli And 'Captain' Rohit Sharma Get Call From PM Modi. This Happened

The Indian cricket team brought an end to their 17-year wait of winning the T20 World Cup, as they defeated South Africa in the final of the 2024 edition in Barbados. Having last tasted success in the format back in 2007, India's moment of history was pinned on the shoulders of veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Greetings poured in from all corners of the country on Team India's win, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sharing details from his telephonic conversation with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid after the memorable triumph.

"There's No Redemption": Rahul Dravid Takes 'Gentleman Stance' On Winning First Senior ICC Trophy

The great Rahul Dravid was not his usual restrained self after India's T20 World Cup glory and couldn't thank his wards enough for helping him live what he "wasn't lucky as a player" to experience -- the heady feeling of being a world champion. With head coach Dravid watching the action from the dugout, skipper Rohit Shama marshalled his resources beautifully as India held their nerve to eke out a seven-run victory over South Africa in a thrilling finale and win the T20 World Cup to end an 11-year ICC title drought.

India Fielding Coach Hails Suryakumar Yadav's "Awareness" During The Game-Changing Catch In T20 WC Final

Suryakumar Yadav was spot on with his decision-making and awareness while pulling off the game-changing catch in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados, said India's fielding coach T Dilip. Needing 16 runs from the final over, the dangerous David Miller hit a wide full toss from Hardik Pandya but Suryakumar steadied himself on the ropes, caught the ball, released it just as he went over the boundary ropes and then came back in to complete an astonishing catch.

World Cup Comes Home After 11 Years. India Wins T20 WC With Thrilling 7 Runs Over SA

Celebrations erupted across cricket-crazy India on Saturday night as the national team clinched the T20 World Cup title.

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T20 World Cup Top Moments: USA's Sparkling Debut, Afghanistan's Dream Run And India's Brilliance

Watch: Post India's T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph, Epic 'Best Fielder Ceremony' Unfolds

On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Quitting T20Is, Gautam Gambhir's Honest ODI, Test Verdict

T20 triumph may herald India's dominance, say former players

T20 World Cup: 'Anchor' Virat Kohli And 'Captain' Rohit Sharma Get Call From PM Modi. This Happened

"There's No Redemption": Rahul Dravid Takes 'Gentleman Stance' On Winning First Senior ICC Trophy

India Fielding Coach Hails Suryakumar Yadav's "Awareness" During The Game-Changing Catch In T20 WC Final

World Cup Comes Home After 11 Years. India Wins T20 WC With Thrilling 7 Runs Over SA