“Thanks a lot for making that decision”

Crew India are celebrating the primary anniversary of their triumph within the 2024 T20 World Cup. On today, June 29, final 12 months, the Males in Blue beat South Africa by seven runs within the 2024 T20 World Cup last on the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Batting first, India put up 176-7 on the board after which overcame a South African fightback to register an in depth win in a well-known last.

Following the superb triumph, two legends of India cricket – Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – introduced their retirement from T20Is. Nevertheless, the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup additionally marked the top of Rahul Dravid affiliation with the Indian crew as head coach. It was a fond goodbye for ‘The Wall’, who couldn’t win a World Cup as a participant.

Addressing the Indian crew after the 2024 T20 World Cup win, Dravid gave an emotional farewell speech. He particularly thanked Rohit for urging him to proceed as head coach regardless of the heartbreak they suffered within the 2023 ODI World Cup last towards Australia. In a video posted on BCCI, he stated:

“Ro, thanks a lot for making that decision in November and asking me to proceed. I do know as a captain and coach there’s numerous time we’ve to debate, we’ve to agree, we’ve to disagree. However thanks a lot. It has been a pleasure to know each one among you.”

The previous India captain additionally praised the crew for his or her combating spirit and never-say-die perspective. He elaborated:

“I could not be prouder of you guys. To return again the best way you probably did, the best way you fought, the resilience, the best way we labored as a crew, what this bunch of boys has achieved, what all of you’ve achieved, the arduous work we’ve put in, the sacrifices we’ve made, I feel the entire nation will likely be happy with you.”

Dravid was a part of the Indian crew that made it to the ultimate of the 2003 ODI World Cup last. The Males in Blue, nevertheless, went all the way down to Australia by 125 runs in a one-sided last in Johannesburg.

How India triumphed within the 2024 T20 World Cup

Crew India have been unbeaten within the 2024 T20 World Cup held in the USA and West Indies. They topped Group A, profitable three of their 4 video games, whereas one match towards Canada was deserted. The Males in Blue beat Eire, Pakistan and USA within the group stage.

India additionally topped Group 1 within the Tremendous 8 spherical, registering wins over Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Australia. Rohit and co. then beat England by 68 runs of their semifinal conflict in Guyana earlier than registering an exhilarating seven-run win within the last.