WCL 2024: First defeat to Zimbabwe, then Pakistan gave a crushing defeat, India got two shocks in a single day

India suffered a 68-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the 8th match of the World Championship of Legends 2024. IND vs PAK WCL 2024 The 8th match of the World Championship of Legends 2024 being played in England was played between India and Pakistan on Saturday night. Fans were eagerly waiting for this match. As expected by the fans, this match was high scoring, but India had to face defeat by 68 runs in this match. Players like Yuvraj Singh, Gurkeerat Singh Mann failed in this match. The opening pair of Kamran Akmal and Sharjeel Khan gave a great start to the Pakistani team. The two shared a 145-run partnership in 10.5 overs for the first wicket. Kamran scored 70 runs in 40 balls, Sharjeel scored 72 runs in 30 balls. After this, Sohaib Maqsood, who came to bat, scored 51 runs in 26 balls and took the score past 200. Shoaib Malik completed the innings by scoring 25 runs in the end. Irfan Pathan proved to be very expensive during Pakistan’s innings, he bowled only one over in this innings in which he conceded 25 runs. Batting first, Pakistan scored 243 runs at the loss of 4 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. This is the highest score so far in this season of the Legends Championship. WCL 2024 IND vs PAK: India’s batsmen failed in this match Chasing the target of 244 runs, Team India could only score 175 runs at the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Suresh Raina kept playing cautiously at one end, but he did not get any support from the other end. Raina played a brilliant innings of 52 runs. Yuvraj Singh got out after scoring 14 runs, while Yusuf Pathan could not even open his account. Ambati Rayudu contributed 39 runs. Robin Uthappa scored 22 runs and Anureet Singh scored 20 runs. But the rest of the players could not contribute much. With this win over India, Pakistan has achieved a hat-trick of victories in the tournament. The Men in Green are at the top of the points table with 6 points, while India is at the third spot and Australia is at the second spot.

This shameful record was made in the name of Shubman Gill as a captain, MS Dhoni’s name was recorded in this list

India lost against Zimbabwe under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. Shubhman Gill (Photo Source: Getty Images) Team India is currently on a tour of Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series. The first T20I of the five-match series between the two teams was played yesterday at Harare Sports Club where India faced defeat. After losing the first match by 13 runs, an unwanted record was registered in the name of Indian captain Shubman Gill. With this defeat, he has joined the shameful club of MS Dhoni. Actually, India’s T20I record against Zimbabwe has been quite impressive. So far, 9 matches have been played between the two teams, in which India has won 6, while they have faced defeat 3 times. In the three matches in which India has lost, the team has had different captains. Shubman Gill is the third Indian captain to lose to Zimbabwe in this format. Before Shubman Gill, India has lost to Zimbabwe under the captaincy of these two captains Let us tell you that India faced its first defeat in T20I cricket against Zimbabwe in 2015 under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane. In that match, the team had to face defeat by a margin of 10 runs. In that match, Zimbabwe batted first and scored 145 runs, in response to which India was able to score only 135 runs at the loss of 10 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. After this, the team had to face the second defeat against Zimbabwe in 2016 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. India lost that match by just 2 runs. In that match too, Zimbabwe batted first and put 170 runs on the board. In reply, despite Manish Pandey’s innings of 48 runs, India could only score 168 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs.

Australia Cricket Board got huge benefit because of India, there was a huge increase in the ticket sales of BGT series

Cricket Australia confirmed that this year they have made a six times profit from India in Border Gavaskar Trophy ticket sales compared to the last time. Border-Gavaskar Test Series (Image Credit- Twitter X) The craze for Indian cricketers is such that their fans reach wherever the match is being held in any corner of the world. Whichever country the Indian team plays a match with, the opposing board also benefits a lot. Recently Cricket Australia has confirmed that they have benefited a lot from India in the ticket sales of the Border Gavaskar Trophy to be held later this year. The Australian Board says that this time their tickets have been sold 6 times more in India compared to the last time. Let us tell you that the Border Gavaskar series is to be played between India and Australia from November 22. Till now this series between the two countries used to be of 4-4 matches, but seeing the increasing popularity of this series, for the first time in 33 years this will be a five match test series. Cricket Australia gave a big statement regarding ticket sales Cricket Australia said in its official statement, “The fierce rivalry between India and Australia has led to a record-breaking six-fold increase in the number of tickets purchased by fans in India compared to last season.” The Boxing Day Test (which is played from 26 to 30 December) has seen a ten-fold increase in ticket sales to Indian buyers compared to 2018/19. Joel Morrison, Cricket Australia’s General Manager of Events and Operations, said, “We are thrilled to see so many Indian fans planning to travel to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. They can expect a very warm welcome here. We are committed to providing an enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone who attends, and we are confident that this series will be remembered for many years to come.” The much-awaited Boxing Day Test will begin at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26 and the series will conclude with the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney from January 3.

Will Kohli and Rohit play in Olympics 2028? Know Rahul Dravid’s answer on this

Team India With PM Modi (Photo Source: X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked Rahul Dravid about India’s preparations for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 during a felicitation ceremony for the T20 World Cup champions in New Delhi. PM Modi stressed that India’s focus should be on making the country proud when cricket returns to the Olympics in Los Angeles. Dravid said that BCCI would be preparing for this big event from now itself and many players of this T20 World Cup winning team will be seen representing India in that event. During this, he also took the names of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In such a situation, Virat’s reaction was worth seeing. Actually, both Kohli and Rohit have retired from the T20I format after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title. Rahul Dravid gave a big statement regarding Olympics 2028 Rahul Dravid said, “Modiji, we cricketers don’t get the opportunity to participate in the Olympics. But, now cricket is going to be a part of the Olympics. This is going to be a big deal for the cricketers, the country and the cricket board. We have to perform well in the tournament. And being with other players, learning from them, is a big deal. I think it is a matter of pride for cricket to be a part of the Olympics.” He further said, “I have full faith that BCCI and the players and coaches of that time will be ready. I am sure that many people from this team will be a part of the team. Young players of this team like Rohit and Virat will play. Winning gold in the Olympics is a matter of great pride and happiness. We need to be fully prepared for this.” Rahul Dravid says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can play in 2028 Olympics. (Everyone smiles) 😄pic.twitter.com/TETCSY71qb — Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) July 5, 2024 Virat Kohli was seen folding his hands on this statement of Dravid. Let us tell you that, Team India, which returned home from Barbados on July 4, first met PM Modi in Delhi. During this, the PM discussed many issues with the players. One of these was the Olympics to be held in Los Angeles.

Hardik shared a special post with his son, the news of divorce gained momentum again due to the absence of wife Natasha

All the players of the Indian team have returned to their homes and Hardik Pandya shared a picture with his son on social media today i.e. on July 5. Hardik Pandya With His Son Agastya (Pic Source-X) Veteran all-rounder Hardik Pandya bowled a very good last over in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and played an important role in the victory of the Indian team. Hardik Pandya’s performance was very good throughout this match and he took three important wickets for 20 runs in three overs in the final against South Africa for the Indian team. The Indian team has now returned to its country and on July 4, all the players of the team celebrated this victory with all the fans. Let us tell you, India’s Victory Bus Parade was held on July 4. Now all the players of the Indian team have returned to their respective homes and Hardik Pandya shared a picture with his son on social media today i.e. on July 5. In this picture, Hardik Pandya can be seen with his son Agastya Pandya. Not only this, Agastya Pandya was also wearing the medal of T20 World Cup 2024. The experienced Indian all-rounder is very happy to be back home and he celebrated this victory with his family. Hardik Pandya shared these pictures on his official social media account and captioned it, ‘My #1, everything I do, I do it for you.’ Here is Hardik Pandya’s tweet: My #1! Everything I do, I do it for you ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/g7KUzKgbAz — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 5, 2024 The Indian team won all its matches in this important tournament. It was the only team in this edition which was not defeated by any other team. The performance of all the players was excellent in this entire tournament. Hardik Pandya, who was being heavily criticized during IPL 2024, was seen cheering fiercely by Indian fans in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Let us tell you, after the end of ICC T20 World Cup 2024, experienced Indian team players Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma and excellent all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have retired from international T20 career. 5 Australian players who scored half-century in their debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are wreaking havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Dhoni’s amazing record as CSK captain Which teams changed their captains before the start of IPL 2024

When the entire Wankhede bowed down in front of Jasprit Bumrah, the scene was worth watching

The entire Wankhede Stadium bowed down in honour of Jasprit Bumrah during the felicitation ceremony held at the famous stadium for World Champions. Presenter Gaurav Kapoor addressed the crowd and spoke about how he would bow down to Bumrah and everyone is welcome to follow him. Fans immediately started following Jasprit Bumrah as he was hailed for India’s T20 World Cup win. The veteran pacer finished the tournament as the third-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets to his name. His spell in the final proved crucial in defeating South Africa. Full interview of Jasprit Bumrah in Wankhede stadium @Jaspritbumrah93 pic.twitter.com/zRk76EF7NE — NIKHIL (@BettrCallBumrah) July 4, 2024 Jaspreet Bumrah gave a big statement regarding his retirement Let us tell you that after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title, three legendary players of Team India retired from T20 International cricket. Which includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. After which now Bumrah has spoken openly about his retirement. Bumrah said that he has no intention of retiring from T20 cricket right now, this is just the beginning. He still has to go further. In this World Cup 2024, Team India’s most dangerous fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah presented a wonderful bowling display. Whenever Team India was in need of wickets, Bumrah got wickets for the team. In this tournament, Bumrah took 15 wickets with an economy of 4.17.

VIDEO: A fan secretly climbed a tree to get a closer look at the world champions, the players reacted like this

Fan climbs tree (Image Credit- Twitter X) After winning their second T20 World Cup trophy in Barbados on June 29, the Men in Blue arrived in Mumbai for a grand celebration after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Team India travelled from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in an open bus. The victory parade was planned in advance and so lakhs of people thronged the streets of Mumbai to see their stars. It was not easy to get a glimpse of the stars of the Indian team during this victory parade. There was a lot of crowd on the road and the players of Team India were in a double-decker bus, that is, very high up. However, the fans wanted to see their star players closely and for this some fans even risked their lives. Fan climbed a tree to see Virat-Rohit closely When Team India had left Nariman Point during the Victory Parade and reached a little distance, a fan was climbing a branch of a tree and clicking photos of Team India’s stars from a very close distance. Virat Kohli was also surprised to see this. However, this fan was not alone. Many people were trying to see Team India’s players by climbing trees. A fan was seen climbing a tree branch during Team India’s victory parade at Marine Drive in Mumbai; watch the video. #T20WorldCup #IndianCricketTeam #VictoryParade #ViralVideo pic.twitter.com/6YwXieY4zL — Aaj Tak (@aajtak) July 4, 2024 If there was a slight mistake here, these fans could have been seriously injured. If these fans had fallen from the tree, they could have been trampled under the feet of thousands of people present there and could have even lost their lives. But luckily nothing like this happened. Everyone is surprised to see such cleverness of the fan. Let us tell you that Team India has become the T20 champion for the second time. Earlier, the Men in Blue had won the T20 World Cup title by defeating Pakistan in 2007. During that time, Team India created history in South Africa under the captaincy of Captain MS Dhoni. At that time, when Team India returned to the country as champions, the players were welcomed in the same way.

Mumbai fans apologized to Hardik Pandya, the brilliant all-rounder was trolled fiercely during IPL 2024

Today, on 4th July, all the Indian fans are waiting for their team’s victory chariot in Mumbai. Hardik Pandya (Image Credit- Twitter X) In the great final match of ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team defeated South Africa by 7 runs and won the trophy of this great tournament. For the Indian team, Hardik Pandya bowled very well in this important tournament and took three important wickets for 20 runs in three overs. Hardik Pandya took the wicket of South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen at a crucial time. After this, he also played an important role in the victory of the Indian team by dismissing David Miller. Today, on July 4, all the Indian fans are waiting for their team’s victory chariot in Mumbai. Along with this, Mumbai fans also apologized to experienced all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Let us tell you, during the Indian Premier League 2024, many fans were seen criticizing Hardik Pandya. Many people were booing him fiercely in Mumbai. According to India Today, Indian cricket fans apologized to Hardik Pandya and said that it was because of his last over that India defeated South Africa in the final. Everyone is very disappointed for their mistake. Indian team’s victory chariot will be taken out on Marine Drive in Mumbai The Indian team has left Barbados and has returned to its country. Today i.e. on July 4, they met the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and also got photographed with the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. Not only this, many Indian players shared many exciting things with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about their experience of this important tournament. In a short while, the Indian team will reach Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium where all the fans are eagerly waiting for them. Their victory chariot will be set out in Mumbai itself. After the end of this important tournament, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma, experienced batsman Virat Kohli and excellent all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have retired from T20 cricket. 5 Australian players who scored half-century in their debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are wreaking havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Dhoni’s amazing record as CSK captain Which teams changed their captains before the start of IPL 2024

VIDEO: Trophy in hand, smile on face, this is how Rohit and company greeted the fans

Team India reached India from Barbados on the morning of 4th July. Team India (Photo Source: X) After winning the T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team has returned to its homeland. Team India reached Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport by taking a special flight from Barbados. The Indian team was given a grand welcome at Delhi Airport. Thousands of fans had reached Delhi Airport to welcome them. From the airport, Team India left for ITC Maurya Hotel in a bus. The atmosphere was like this from the airport to the hotel There was a huge crowd of fans on the way from the airport to the hotel. Meanwhile, BCCI has shared a video on its social media account, in which it has told about the scene from Delhi airport to the hotel after the Indian team returned home. In the video shared by BCCI, Indian players are seen coming out of the airport. During this, the captain and coach of Team India also cut a special cake at the airport. Rohit came out of the plane with the World Cup trophy in his hand. After boarding the bus, the Indian players greeted the people present on the road. When the players reached the hotel, they were welcomed with drums and the players also danced to the tune of drums. Let us tell you that the Indian team won the title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 on 29 June. This victory was also special because after winning the first T20 World Cup in the year 2007, India had not won the title even once. But now the wait of about 17 years is over. Team India was to return home on July 1, but due to the severe storm in Barbados, the Indian team was stranded there. Team India’s 4th July program – The flight landed in Delhi at 6 am on Thursday.– At around 9.30 am the Indian players left for PM House.– Team India met PM Narendra Modi at 11 am.– After meeting PM Modi, the players will take a chartered flight to Mumbai.– After landing in Mumbai, all the players will reach Wankhede Stadium in an open bus.– Victory parade will be held on 4th July from 5:00 pm between Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium

VIDEO: T-20 World Champions meet PM Modi, Rohit-Dravid handed over the trophy to the Prime Minister

Team India players met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. PM Modi With Team India (Photo Source: X) The Indian cricket team reached India from Barbados today after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title. The Indian team was given a rousing welcome at Delhi’s IGI Airport at 6 am on Thursday (July 4). After this, Team India reached ITC Maurya Hotel in Delhi. From there, the players of Team India reached Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Captain Rohit Sharma handed over the World Cup trophy to Narendra Modi Meanwhile, a video of Team India’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surfaced on social media. In this 90-second video, Prime Minister Modi is seen talking to Team India’s players one by one. All the members of Team India had reached Lok Kalyan Marg to meet Prime Minister Modi. During the meeting, India’s captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid handed over the trophy to the Prime Minister. INDIAN TEAM MEETING PM NARENDRA MODI. – A proud moment…!!!! pic.twitter.com/3sOZkG9An6 — Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) July 4, 2024 After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian cricket team left for ITC Maurya Hotel from 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Team India reached Delhi airport this morning after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados on June 29. Now all the players will take a flight from Delhi to Mumbai and will be a part of the program in Mumbai in the evening. Let us tell you that the Indian team won the title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 on 29 June. This victory was also special because after winning the first T20 World Cup in the year 2007, India had not won the title even once. But now the wait of about 17 years is over. Team India was to return home on July 1, but due to the severe storm in Barbados, the Indian team was stranded there. Team India’s 4th July program – The flight landed in Delhi at 6 am on Thursday.– At around 9.30 am the Indian players left for PM House.– Team India met PM Narendra Modi at 11 am.– After meeting PM Modi, the players will take a chartered flight to Mumbai.– After landing in Mumbai, all the players will reach Wankhede Stadium in an open bus.– Victory Parade will be held on 4th July from 5:00 pm between Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium.