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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Gives "Real Story" Remark For India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi backed the Indian contingent to put their strength on display at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Over the years, India's contingent for the Summer Games has steadily increased in number. At the Tokyo Olympics, India sent its largest contingent, consisting of 124 athletes and won seven medals. This was the biggest medal tally that India has managed to achieve in a single edition of the Summer Games. As of Sunday, 82 athletes had managed to qualify for the Paris edition, according to Olympics.com.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Tribute Video, With Virat Kohli's Audio, Gives Fans Goosebumps

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Monday said he has been "living a dream" for the past few days as he expressed gratitude for the stupendous reception that he and the rest of his teammates got for winning the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. The 30-year-old, who picked up 15 wickets in the mega-event that concluded on June 29 in Barbados, was a key figure in India's second overall and first in 17 years world trophy in the shortest format. He was adjudged Player of the Tournament for his performance.

"Told Rohit Sharma I Don't Have Enough Confidence": Virat Kohli's Honest Revelation To PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team on Thursday in New Delhi. Star batter Virat Kohli, who was named 'Player of the Match' for his 76-run knock, opened up on his form in the tournament.

England Great's Remark On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Exit Could Trigger Row

Former England batter and skipper Michael Vaughan has said that the ICC T20 World Cup triumph was a perfect way for veterans Virat Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to bow out of the T20I format and there is plenty of talent to replace them. Vaughan was speaking at the Club Prairie Fire Podcast on Monday. He said that though the tournament was the perfect send-off for the aforementioned trio, they could have won more white ball trophies among themselves.

Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Instagram Post Now Most Liked In Asia, Beats This Bollywood Couple

India's victory at the T20 World Cup 2024 will go down as one of the most memorable moments in the history of cricket. Rohit Sharma and co remained unbeaten in the entire tournament and edged past South Africa in a thrilling finale by seven runs. With this title, Team India also ended it's 11-year-old ICC trophy drought. In the entire tournament, star batter Virat Kohli had a horrible outing with the bat but in the final, he battled through his lean patch and smashed 76 runs and also bagged the Player of the Match award.

"Second Star Above BCCI Logo": Sanju Samson Unveils Team India's New T20I World Cup Champions Jersey

India's wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson shared a first glimpse of a special jersey designed to commemorate Team India's Men's T20 World Cup glory. The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, returned home to a hero's welcome on Thursday aboard a specially-arranged charter flight. Thousands of jubilant fans gathered at the New Delhi airport, undeterred by the weather and security measures, to greet their champions. The celebratory mood was palpable as the team flaunted the T20 World Cup trophy to the cheering crowd before heading to the ITC Maurya hotel.

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Lead Celebrations As India Stars Dance To 'Chak De India'

Thursday, July 5 was a memorable day for Team India as the side returned from Barbados and received a rousing reception in the nation. What started with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, ended with an unforgettable felicitation ceremony organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the T20 World Cup champions at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. A victory parade from Marine Drive to the iconic Wankhede was also a part of the itinerary.

"It's Just Arrogance Speaking": Virat Kohli's Admission To PM Narendra Modi On T20 World Cup Form

Virat Kohli's form became a topic of concern for the team during the T20 World Cup 2024 as the star batter only managed 75 runs before the final. However, Kohli delivered when it mattered the most, scoring a match-winning 76 in the final against South Africa in Barbados. During a chat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kohli opened up that he had zero confidence heading into the final, and how the then head coach Rahul Dravid and India captain Rohit Sharma motivated him.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Gives "Real Story" Remark For India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Tribute Video, With Virat Kohli's Audio, Gives Fans Goosebumps

"Told Rohit Sharma I Don't Have Enough Confidence": Virat Kohli's Honest Revelation To PM Narendra Modi

England Great's Remark On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Exit Could Trigger Row

Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Instagram Post Now Most Liked In Asia, Beats This Bollywood Couple

"Second Star Above BCCI Logo": Sanju Samson Unveils Team India's New T20I World Cup Champions Jersey

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Lead Celebrations As India Stars Dance To 'Chak De India'

"It's Just Arrogance Speaking": Virat Kohli's Admission To PM Narendra Modi On T20 World Cup Form