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Watch: Rohit Sharma Polishes T20 World Cup Trophy, Heartwarming Video Goes Viral

Team India's incredible 2024 T20 World Cup win celebration saw tens of thousands, if not lakhs, of fans gather on the streets of Mumbai, along the Marine Drive. The celebration was particularly special to Rohit Sharma, who is now able to forget the agony of the lost ODI World Cup final in 2023, and celebrate his first ICC title as captain. One heartwarming video of Rohit with the T20 World Cup trophy has gone viral on social media, where the Indian captain is seen polishing the trophy.

Watch: With Special Message For Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid's Final Speech As Head Coach

India head coach Rahul Dravid signed off from his coaching stint with a trophy in his hand as the team defeated South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. The summit clash between the two team also proved to be a farewell game for many as the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja also announced their retirement from the shortest format in international cricket. As the team gathered in the dressing room after the final, Dravid gave a riveting speech with a special message for skipper Rohit Sharma.

Gautam Gambhir Set To Become India Coach, This KKR Act Confirms: Report

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir seems to be on the cusp of taking up the India head coach job. Gambhir's name emerged as the frontrunner in the race for the top post after Rahul Dravid decided against extending his stay with the team. Though Gambhir has competition, with former India women's team coach WV Raman, also impressing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) with his presentation, it's Gambhir who is being touted as the favourite for the role. In fact, a 'farewell shoot' at the Eden Gardens has all but confirmed that Gambhir will be Team India's next head coach.

Maldives Tourism Invites Team India To Celebrate Its T20 World Cup Triumph

The recently-crowned T20 world champion Indian cricket team has been invited to celebrate its triumph in Maldives by the country's tourism association and its marketing and public relations corporation. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team won the trophy in Barbados after beating South Africa by seven runs in the final on June 29. "Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) have jointly extended a special and open invitation to the Indian National Cricket Team," the two bodies said in a joint statement.

Mohammed Siraj Gives T20 World Cup Winner's Medal To His Mother, Pic Goes Viral

Team India received a warm reception from the entire country after they returned home from Barbados with the 2024 T20 World Cup trophy. From a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Delhi to a victory parade and a felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the world champions were whole-heartedly welcomed by the fans. After the ceremony, players went to their respective home towns and joined their families. India pacer Mohammed Siraj got a grand welcome when he reached his home town in Hyderabad.

"Talk To Mohammed Shami": Gautam Gambhir Given Tricky 'Future' Task By Outing Bowling Coach

As Gautam Gambhir begins his charge as the Indian team's new head coach, many big calls are likely to be taken on the futures of certain veteran players. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharm and Ravindra Jadeja have already quit T20 international cricket while there are a few others whose continuity in the shortest format is being questioned. One such player is Mohammed Shami who remains available in all three formats but hasn't been among the top choices in T20Is of late. India's outgoing bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has asked Gambhir and his coaching staff, which hasn't been finalised yet, to have a work with Shami about his future without much delay.

Shubman Gill-Led New-Look Team India Lands In Harare For T20Is Against Zimbabwe

A young Indian cricket team led by skipper Shubman Gill and with National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman as coach arrived in Harare to play a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe beginning July 6. The team was seen exiting the airport with their luggage in a video posted by Zimbabwe Cricket on X. The entire squad had departed from Mumbai on Tuesday, while Gill, who was a travelling reserve with the T20 World Cup side in the Americas, arrived here from New York after a break.

"The Man Who Brought Sunny Days To Indian Cricket": Wishes Pour In For Sunil Gavaskar On 75th Birthday

As Sunil Gavaskar touched another significant milestone in his life, turning 75 on Wednesday, there was an outpouring of good wishes for him on social media where his legendary exploits with the bat were recalled with reverence. Considered one of the greatest batters to have played the game, the Mumbaikar was the first to reach the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket. "Happy Birthday, Sunil Gavaskar! Your batting technique was so perfect that you could play aggressively and defensively with equal ease. Best wishes for everything and have a wonderful year ahead!" wrote BCCI secretary Jay Shah on 'X'.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma Polishes T20 World Cup Trophy, Heartwarming Video Goes Viral

Watch: With Special Message For Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid's Final Speech As Head Coach

Gautam Gambhir Set To Become India Coach, This KKR Act Confirms: Report

Maldives Tourism Invites Team India To Celebrate Its T20 World Cup Triumph

Mohammed Siraj Gives T20 World Cup Winner's Medal To His Mother, Pic Goes Viral

"Talk To Mohammed Shami": Gautam Gambhir Given Tricky 'Future' Task By Outing Bowling Coach

Shubman Gill-Led New-Look Team India Lands In Harare For T20Is Against Zimbabwe

"The Man Who Brought Sunny Days To Indian Cricket": Wishes Pour In For Sunil Gavaskar On 75th Birthday