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.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri described the innings as a potential turning point in Samson’s career, praising his temperament in a knockout scenario.
The victory was powered by a sublime 97 from Sanju Samson, whose composed yet commanding knock anchored the innings and ensured India crossed the line in style.
India revived their campaign with a commanding 72-run win over Zimbabwe after suffering a heavy defeat to South Africa earlier in the Super Eights. The victory has left them level on two points with the West Indies, setting up what is effectively a virtual quarterfinal.
Chasing 154, the Proteas overcame an early wobble to reach 154/5 in 17.5 overs, sealing the win with 13 balls to spare. Zimbabwe, who had opted to bat after winning the toss, posted 153/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Sri Lanka fell five runs short, leaving Pakistan with a narrow victory that ultimately proved insufficient for semifinal qualification.
