THE WAIT HAS COME TO AN END

 

Image Credit- Al Jazeera.

Venue- Kensington Oval, Barbados [June 29, 2024].

On 23rd June 2013 Indian Cricket Team lifted the Champions Trophy in Birmingham and made everyone proud. However, since then there has been a series of continuous heartbreaks for India in the ICC Events. Be it ODI, T20 or Test we failed to perform at the most crucial stage of the competition. Despite performing strongly in the tournament, we used to choke either in the semis or in the finals. We literally were called the Modern-Day Chokers because of our repeated failure in the ICC Tournaments. 

Eventually on 29th June 2024 the prayers of Indian Fans were heard as we lifted the T20 World Cup after beating South Africa in a close encounter. To be honest at one stage it appeared that we would lose another ICC Event because the Proteas were smacking us all around the park. Furthermore, at the end of 15 overs they needed just 30 runs to win the game and lift the trophy. However, the men in blue came from nowhere and scripted an amazing comeback. 

The Fast Bowling Trio of Bumrah, Arshdeep and Hardik tied the South African Batsmen as we won the final by just 7 runs. It was emotions all over as the final ball was bowled. Everyone was in tears. India has won an ICC Trophy after a wait of 11 long years. There was celebration all around the globe as India lifted their Second ICC T20 World Cup Trophy. 

Furthermore, it was also an emotional farewell for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli who said goodbye to the shortest format of the game. Indian Fans are sad after listening this news because they won't be able to see their favorite duo in an international T20 game again, but we are also happy for the memories they gave us. Lastly, they have ended their career on an all-time high so it's a Happy Ending for our Legends.