India edges South Africa to win T20 Cricket World Cup - ESPN
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — India pulled off a sensational seven-run win against South Africa in a gripping final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday.
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Devastated South Africa reflect on missed opportunity
South Africa's agonising seven-run loss to India in Saturday's Twenty20 World Cup final has only fired them up for future success as they reflect on a solid campaign in the tournament, says captain Aiden Markram.
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.