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  The Indian cricket team arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, early Thursday morning after a 16-hour non-stop flight from Barbados. They flew on a specially arranged charter flight named AIC24WC — Air India Champions 24 World Cup. The team was greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic supporters at the airport, holding placards and waving the national flag. Meeting with PM Narendra Modi: The team will be hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breakfast and a reception at his residence. The team is expected to head to the…

P.V. Sindhu is gearing up for her third Olympic journey, aiming for another medal at the Paris Games. She acknowledges how much badminton has evolved since she clinched a silver at the Rio Games eight years ago. Speaking at a Zoom press conference organized by the Sports Authority of India on Sunday, the 28-year-old noted significant changes in the game. Adapting to New Challenges Sindhu, who also secured a bronze in Tokyo three years ago and became India’s first badminton world champion in 2019, emphasized the importance of adapting to…

Throughout the T20 World Cup campaign, captain Rohit Sharma demonstrated unwavering focus and composure. From New York to Barbados, he kept his team motivated and united. The culmination of this journey was an emotional moment on the hallowed turf of Kensington Oval, Barbados, where India clinched the World Cup title. After the final ball was bowled, Rohit, overcome with joy, slumped to the ground, repeatedly thumping the turf in sheer elation. A Long-Awaited Victory This victory ended a 13-year wait for India, making them the first team to win the…

India and South Africa are set to face off in the highly anticipated final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados on Saturday, June 29. Both teams have been dominant throughout the tournament, entering the final with unbeaten records. India showcased their prowess with a commanding 68-run victory over the defending champions, England, in the semifinal. Meanwhile, South Africa boosted their morale with a nine-wicket win over Afghanistan. Historically, India has had the upper hand in T20I encounters against South Africa, leading the head-to-head record with 14…

As Team India progresses to the final after overcoming the weather challenges in Guyana, the focus now shifts to Barbados, where an even bigger rain threat looms ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa. The grand finale will take place on Saturday, June 29, at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, a historic venue in the Caribbean. This final promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the best bowling attacks in the tournament. South Africa, making their first appearance in a men’s World Cup final,…

India faces a daunting challenge as they seek to break a 10-year T20 World Cup history to secure their place in the finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean. The Men in Blue are participating in their fifth semifinal and aim to make their third appearance in the tournament’s final. To achieve this, they must overcome a record that has stood since 2014: no team has won a T20 World Cup knockout game batting first in the past decade. Historical Challenge The last team…

In a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup Semi-Final, India emerged victorious against England, securing their place in the final. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma expressed immense satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting their collective effort and adaptability to the challenging conditions. Rohit Sharma’s Post-Match Remarks “Very satisfying to win this game. We worked really hard as a unit. To win this game like that was a great effort from everyone,” said Sharma. He praised his team’s ability to adapt to the conditions, stating, “We adapted to the conditions really…