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Team India. (Source - BCCI) Team India finally ended their 11 years of ICC trophy drought and clinched their second T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa by seven runs in a nail-biting final in Barbados on June 29.  The 2024 T20 World Cup was a rollercoaster of emotions for the Indian cricket team and its supporters. Facing tough competition from cricketing powerhouses worldwide, India's journey to the final was nothing short of spectacular. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla hailed the victory as a great achievement, emphasizing the significance of the win for Indian cricket.  "Everybody is happy because it's a great achievement to win the ICC T20 World Cup after defeating South Africa and many countries. I would like to give credit to all the players, team management, and BCCI officials. They landed here today in a private chartered plane of Air India and now they'll be heading for Mumbai and there will be reception," he said as quoted by the Economi

Harmanpreet Kaur and Shefali Varma. (Photo Source: Twitter) 1. Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav wallow in bhangra upon reaching hotel in Delhi The T20 World Cup-winning Indian Cricket Team finally returned home after being stranded for a few days in Barbados amid Hurricane Beryl. The Men in Blue landed in Delhi on Thursday, July 4, in a specially-arranged charter flight. (READ MORE) 2. Virat Kohli meets family members upon reaching Delhi after T20 World Cup win Virat Kohli met his family members in Delhi after the Indian Cricket Team landed in the Capital on Thursday, July 4, five days after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados. (READ MORE) 3. Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie miss West Indies' tour game after flight from Guyana cancelled due to Hurricane Beryl Shamar Joseph and Gudakesh Motie were set to link up with the West Indies squad in England ahead of their three-day tour match against First Class Counties XI in Beckenham, starting Wednesday, July 3. However, they

Shamar-Joseph. (Photo Source: Twitter) Shamar Joseph and Gudakesh Motie were set to link up with the West Indies squad in England ahead of their three-day tour match against First Class Counties XI in Beckenham, starting Wednesday, July 3. However, they couldn't make it in time after their flights from Guyana got canceled due to Hurricane Beryl. The Caribbean islands have been reeling from the effects of Hurricane Beryl in the past few days. As a result, several airports have been temporarily shut down. It is understood that Motie landed in London late on Wednesday, while Shamar will arrive on Friday. This means they will be available for selection for the first Test, which starts at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on July 10. Shamar, who burst onto the scene in his debut series in Australia earlier this year, will be one of the key players in the West Indies lineup against the Three Lions. In two games against Pat Cummins' men, the right-arm pacer took 13 wickets, i

Geoffrey Boycott. (Photo Source: Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images) In a sobering announcement, Sir Geoffrey Boycott, the iconic former England batter, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time. The 83-year-old cricket legend, known for his toughness both on and off the field, is set to undergo surgery later this month to combat the illness. Sir Geoffrey's first encounter with throat cancer came in 2002 when he was 62 years old. At that time, he underwent gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, emerging victorious against the disease in 2003. Now, more than two decades later, he faces a similar challenge. Boycott expressed his characteristic determination.  “In the last few weeks I have had an MRI Scan, CT Scan, a PET Scan, and two biopsies and it has now been confirmed I have throat cancer and will require an operation," he told Telegraph Sport.  I will just get on with it and hope for the best: Sir Ge

Ric Flair and Rohit Sharma. (Source - Ric Flair) 1. 'If the captain is a selfish player there's no chance' - Parthiv Patel lambasts Babar Azam after Pakistan's dismal T20 WC run Parthiv Patel criticised Babar Azam and the other Pakistani batters after the Men in Green's insipid T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. (READ MORE) 2. Watch: WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair responds to Rohit Sharma imitating his walk to collect T20 WC trophy, video goes viral Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair responded to Rohit Sharma imitating his iconic strut on his way to collecting the T20 World Cup trophy. (READ MORE) 3. Virat Kohli is a powerhouse of energy on the ground, was a leader in his own way: Suryakumar Yadav Virat Kohli received rich praise from India teammate Suryakumar Yadav for his energetic attitude on the field, irrespective of his form with the bat.  (READ MORE) 4. James Anderson takes seven wickets for Lancashire ahead of final Test match next week James Anderson de

Shakib Al Hasan. (Photo Source: Instagram) Shakib Al Hasan said he will decide on his participation in Bangladesh's upcoming tour of India only after completing his commitments in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 and Global T20 League Canada 2024. Bangladesh are scheduled to play two Tests and three T20Is against India from September 19 to October 12 following their tour of Pakistan in August, where they are slated to play a two-match Test series. The legendary all-rounder departed from Dhaka to the USA on Monday, July 1, to take part in the second edition of MLC. He will be plying his trade for Los Angeles Knight Riders, who finished last in the inaugural season last year. Shakib informed that he isn't thinking too far ahead, having only planned till the tour of Pakistan next month. “I don't have many plans. There are two T20 tournaments in front of me one is MLC and the other one is the Global T20 League in Canada and let me see where I stand after playing these two

Taskin Ahmed (Photo Source: Twitter) Taskin Ahmed was a notable absentee in Bangladesh's crucial Super Eight clash in the T20 World Cup 2024 against India last month. He was replaced by wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali in a match that India won by 50 runs in North Sound, Antigua. A lot of fans were perplexed when Najmul Hossain Shanto announced at the toss that Taskin wasn't a part of the playing XI. The right-arm pacer was one of the most experienced players in the Bangladesh squad and had played against India on several occasions. However, he was left out of the side and the Indian batters amassed 196/5 in their 20 overs against a depleted Bangladeshi bowling line-up. Also Read: 'Your frustration is expected' - Taskin Ahmed publicly admits Bangladesh's mistakes at T20 World Cup 2024 Bangladesh eventually finished fourth in Group 1 at the end of the Super Eight stage after losing all three of their matches. A few days after the marquee event drew to a close, a

Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam. (Source - Twitter/X) The recent weeks have been tempestuous for the Pakistan team, particularly in light of their performance at the T20 World Cup 2024. Positioned in a group where advancement to the Super 8s was anticipated, early losses against co-hosts, the USA and arch-rivals, India, sealed their fate, despite subsequent victories over Canada and Ireland in their remaining two matches. If one perceived their elimination as severe, it was compounded by Babar enduring a below-par campaign both as captain and batter. His minor errors in field placements proved costly, while his strike rate of 101.66, accumulating 122 runs off 120 deliveries across four innings, fell massively short of expectations. Former Pakistani skipper, Shahid Afridi, who had previously commented on Babar following Pakistan's elimination, revisited the topic with added weight and depth. Afridi emphasized the critical importance of leadership in cricket, highlighting how a cap