PM Modi hails J&K Ranji Trophy win, India’s T20 World Cup triumph in Mann Ki Baat
Narendra Modi hails Jammu and Kashmir’s maiden Ranji Trophy win, India’s T20 World Cup triumph, and rising stars like Anahat Singh and Gulveer Singh in Mann Ki Baat.
Narendra Modi hails Jammu and Kashmir’s maiden Ranji Trophy win, India’s T20 World Cup triumph, and rising stars like Anahat Singh and Gulveer Singh in Mann Ki Baat.
In an emotional video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday on X, Suryakumar thanked Indian supporters for their relentless backing, saying the victory would not have been possible without their prayers and support.
Gautam Gambhir had criticised Azad for questioning the leadership group’s decision to take the trophy to a Hanuman temple near the stadium following India’s victory in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
India secured the trophy after defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title and also the first host nation to win the tournament.
Taking to Instagram, Rinku shared a heartfelt note in remembrance of his father, expressing how he wished his father had been there to see him lift the T20 World Cup trophy.
Large groups of fans could be heard singing Livin' la Vida Loca while waiting in queues to enter the stadium, with some admitting that the performance by the global pop star was reason enough to secure tickets for the marquee event.
One of the biggest selection debates ahead of the final revolves around whether India should persist with Abhishek Sharma or bring in Rinku Singh for the all-important contest.
With the wicket of England captain Harry Brook, Jasprit Bumrah became the eighth Indian bowler to reach the milestone of 500 international wickets.
India’s Sanju Samson is among the eight nominees, alongside England’s Will Jacks, Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, South Africa's duo Lungi Ngidi and Aiden Markram, New Zealand's pair Rachin Ravindra and Tim Seifert, and USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk.
Chasing a challenging target, England suffered an early setback as Phil Salt, Jos Buttler and Brook himself were back in the dugout inside the first six overs.
