Suryakumar Yadav reflects on India's T20 World Cup triumph
Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav marked the second anniversary of India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 victory with a heartfelt message on social media, expressing gratitude to fans for their unwavering support throughout the team's memorable campaign. India lifted the trophy on June 29, 2024, ending an 11-year wait for an ICC title with a seven-run victory over South Africa in the final at Barbados.
Heartfelt message on social media
Taking to X on Monday, Suryakumar reflected on the sacrifices and unforgettable moments that led to the historic win. "There are moments in sport that stay with you forever. Every sacrifice, every setback, every practice session, every cheer from the stands- it all led to that unforgettable night. Proud to have shared it with an incredible group of people and to have experienced it with millions of Indians around the world," he wrote. He added, "Thank you for making us feel your love before, during and long after that final. June 29, 2024. Celebrating you forever."
India's unbeaten campaign
India's triumph was the culmination of an unbeaten campaign built on consistency and resilience. The team made a strong start with key victories over Pakistan and Australia in the group stage, followed by a convincing win against England in the semi-final. In the final, India posted 176/7, the highest first-innings total in a T20 World Cup final, and held their nerve as South Africa mounted a spirited chase.
End of a decade-long drought
The victory ended a string of heartbreaking exits in major tournaments, including the 2014 T20 World Cup final, the 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final, the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final, and the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Following the win, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from T20Is.
