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Sachin Tendulkar's Glorious Post For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli On T20I Retirement

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday extended his congratulations to star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who concluded their T20I career on a high with a T20 World Cup title win against South Africa. Rohit's leadership skills in the tournament, fine rotation of bowlers and Virat's ability to overcome a lean patch and deliver when it mattered the most helped India end their 11-year-long ICC trophy drought. Both also announced their retirement from T20Is after winning the trophy.

From MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar To Sunil Gavaskar, All Hail India's T20 World Cup Triumph

The who's who of Indian cricket fraternity, including Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, hailed the title triumph in the T20 World Cup, saying it will inspire the country's "starry-eyed children to move one step closer to their dreams". India's first T20 world champion skipper Dhoni led the chorus of former and current cricketers, hailing Rohit Sharma's men for regaining the trophy after 17 long years after beating South Africa by seven runs in a pulsating final in Barbados on Saturday.

'Win T20 World Cup For Rahul Dravid': Virender Sehwag's Epic Message For Team India

Team India is all set to face the defending champions England in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday in Guyana. Rohit Sharma and co had a brilliant run in the group stage and the Super 8s, where they remained unbeaten. India will now aim to avenge their 2022 semi-final defeat against England and enter the final of the tournament. Clinching this World Cup title will be special moment for India as they will not only end their 11-year ICC trophy drought but also give a special parting gift to their head coach Rahul Dravid.

Gautam Gambhir Urges ICC To Revisit This Rule, Says 'Unfair' For Finger Spinners

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Friday urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to revisit the two new-ball rule in limited over formats, and the World Cup-winner termed it as "unfair" to finger spinners. The ICC had implemented the particular rule in ODIs in October 2011, something the legendary Sachin Tendulkar had rated as "perfect recipe for disaster." "One thing I would definitely change is the use of two new balls, especially in white-ball cricket," Gambhir said during the 'Rise to Leadership' talk show by the Indian Chamber of Commerce. The stipulation to use two new balls, several experts felt, has disadvantaged finger spinners and reduced the chances of reverse swing as it helps the ball to retain the shine.

India's 157.8 Kmph Star Pacer Dies; Watch His Famous Delivery Here

Former Indian cricket team pacer David Johnson died after falling from the fourth floor of his apartment in the Kothanur police station limits in Bengaluru on Thursday. Police suspect that 52-year-old Johnson died by suicide after jumping off the apartment building. However, an official statement is yet to come in this regard. According to police, Johnson fell from the fourth floor of the SLV Paradise Apartment. Although he was immediately rushed to the hospital, the cricketer succumbed to his injuries.

Indian Cricket Team Wearing Black Armbands In T20 WC Super 8 Game vs Afghanistan. Reason Is Emotional

The Indian cricket team wore black armbands in honour of former fast bowler David Johnson who died on Thursday, during their T20 World Cup Super Eight match here against Afghanistan. Johnson, who played two Tests for India in 1996, died after falling from his fourth-floor balcony in Bengaluru and the local police said they were in the process of determining if it was a case of suicide. Both skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli came out to bat wearing black armbands.

Virat Kohli Beats Shah Rukh Khan To Become Most Valued Celebrity. His Brand Value Is...

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli beat Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh in the list of most valued celebrities in India at the moment. Kohli has not been enjoying a good run of form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 but that did not impact his celebrity value. According to consultancy firm Kroll, Virat's overall brand value has gone up by nearly 29 per cent in the last year. In 2023, his brand value was estimated around USD 227.9 million. The second spot went to Ranveer Singh with a brand value of USD 203.1 million while superstar and IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan was third with USD 120.7 million. The list also featured MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar.

Once Fierce Competitor To Sachin Tendulkar, This Pakistan Great's Helpless Admission: "We Are Declining"

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has opened up on the team's elimination from the T20 World Cup. Pakistan failed to get out of the group stage after losing to USA and India, respectively. India and USA secured their place in the Super 8 stage from Group A, finishing first and second with seven and five points, respectively. With Pakistan failing to get out of the group stage for the first time in T20 World Cup, Inzamam hinted at changes in the side, and admitted that the team is on a decline.

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Sachin Tendulkar's Glorious Post For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli On T20I Retirement

From MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar To Sunil Gavaskar, All Hail India's T20 World Cup Triumph

'Win T20 World Cup For Rahul Dravid': Virender Sehwag's Epic Message For Team India

Gautam Gambhir Urges ICC To Revisit This Rule, Says 'Unfair' For Finger Spinners

India's 157.8 Kmph Star Pacer Dies; Watch His Famous Delivery Here

Indian Cricket Team Wearing Black Armbands In T20 WC Super 8 Game vs Afghanistan. Reason Is Emotional

Virat Kohli Beats Shah Rukh Khan To Become Most Valued Celebrity. His Brand Value Is...

Once Fierce Competitor To Sachin Tendulkar, This Pakistan Great's Helpless Admission: "We Are Declining"