India Wins T20 World Cup 2024, BCCI Announces Rs 125 Crore Prize

India’s cricket team won the T20 World Cup, beating South in a historic win. It was their first title in 13 years. It hit the effects in an exciting final that took place in Barbados. This win was extra meaningful because it marked the retirement of some important players and a big change in the team’s direction.

High-Profile Retirements

After the win, there was a lot of feeling as key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli said they were quitting T20 internationals. Soon after, Ravindra Jadeja also said he was retiring from T20Is. However, all three legends will still play other types of cricket. As the team moves forward, these losses mark a big change in how they work together. Another important thing about the win is that it was the last game for Rahul Dravid as head coach of the Indian team. The change in coaching is likely to start a new era in Indian cricket, with a focus on developing the next generation of players.

Celebratory Reactions and Recognition

There was a lot of praise for the Indian team’s accomplishment, including comments from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Because the team did so well, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave the players a big prize of Rs. 125 crore.

Critical Match Moments

In the final, India was in a tough spot because South Africa was getting close to their goal—they only needed 30 runs from 30 balls. With seven wickets between them, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya played key roles in turning the tide back in India’s favor, and they finally won at 169-8. Captain Rohit Sharma praised his team’s toughness and drive, pointing out that they could do well under pressure and work together when things went wrong. His thoughts brought out the teamwork and energy that helped them win the campaign. Not only is this win in the T20 World Cup a big deal for Indian cricket, it also marks the beginning of a time of change and renewal.

Full list of T20 World Cup winners and runners-up

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs