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World Cup 2024 Super 8: India's recent win over co-hosts USA in T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on Thursday ensured their spot in the Super 8. Chasing a modest target of 111 runs, India achieved 111/3 in 18.2 overs, with Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten half-century (50* runs off 49 balls) leading the charge.ld Cup Super 8: India's first match in the Super 8 stage will be on June 20 against top team from Group C. Given the current scenario and ICC preferences, Afghanistan is the likely opponent.

New beginnings: On India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 win

Updated - July 01, 2024 08:20 am IST

Published - July 01, 2024 12:45 am IST

Indian cricket team finally did justice to the ‘favourite’ tag

India’s long drought in ICC tournaments finally wound to a close on a glorious Saturday at Bridgetown in Barbados. The Men in Blue finally won a title, the ICC T20 World Cup, since the 2013 Champions Trophy at Birmingham in England. ‘Kapil’s Devils’ in the 1983 ODI World Cup and M.S. Dhoni’s men in the 2007 ICC World T20, were outsiders, who stunned the globe. Subsequently, every Indian squad has stepped into a multi-team cricket event as one of the favourites with the weight of expectations thrust upon by a gargantuan fandom and an Indian diaspora seeking a sense of identity. Last November in the 2023 ODI World Cup, India was the team in form but failed to get past Australia in the summit clash at Ahmedabad. If catharsis was essential, it finally happened in the West Indian islands as Rohit Sharma’s men snatched a seven-run win over a doughty South African unit. Every cog fell in place, Virat Kohli regained his touch with an excellent 76 even as wickets fell around him in the final. All-rounders Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya reiterated their value, and Suryakumar Yadav pouched a stupendous catch when South Africa was seemingly in sight of victory. Rohit led astutely while bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered thunderbolts that left the South Africans dumbstruck.

Aiden Markram’s men just ran into a stronger opposition at the last hurdle and their capitulation was an acknowledgment of the superior attributes that Bumrah and company possessed. Young seamer Arshdeep Singh too revealed a mature head as Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller threatened to seize the game. South Africa is yet to win any significant ICC silverware but surely the men from the Rainbow Nation won hearts. They made it tough for India and if a few moments on the razor’s edge had changed, Markram may well have lifted the cup. For India, Rohit, Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja’s retirements from T20Is signal the end of an era. Coach Rahul Dravid, who bowed out, will be missed too. Close on the heels of the run-fests during the Indian Premier League on flat surfaces, the T20 World Cup hosted in the West Indies and the United States offered a twist. The 22-yards, drop-in pitches or abrasive surfaces, were never conducive for the massive sixes associated with T20Is even if batters like Rohit, as he did against Australia, seemed to perform on a different plane. The championship’s fairytale was the manner in which Afghanistan fought towards the semifinal. Men, who learnt cricket in the refugee camps in Pakistan, while also dealing with the Taliban, were resilient and sport was the winner.

Paris, Friday 05 July 2024 - The world's most prestigious football tournament, the FIFA World Cup, is finally back. The 2024 FIFA World Cup will take place in France, and it promises to be an event that will go down in history.

The tournament will feature 32 teams from across the globe competing in a month-long football extravaganza. The opening match of the tournament will be held at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Friday, 5 July 2024.

The 2024 World Cup has been eagerly anticipated by football fans all over the world, and the excitement is palpable. The tournament promises to be one of the most competitive and exciting in recent history, with some of the world's best teams vying for the coveted trophy.

France, the reigning World Cup champions, will be looking to defend their title on home soil. They will face stiff competition from the likes of Brazil, Argentina, Germany, and Spain, all of whom will be hoping to claim the trophy for themselves.

The tournament will be played across 12 venues in 12 different cities across France. Each venue has been carefully selected for its ability to host world-class football matches, and they are all expected to be packed to capacity throughout the tournament.

The final of the tournament will be held at the iconic Stade de France in Paris on Sunday, 28 July 2024. The stadium, which has a capacity of 81,338, is expected to be filled to the brim with fans from all over the world.

In addition to the football, the 2024 World Cup promises to be a celebration of culture and diversity. France is known for its rich history and culture, and the tournament will provide an opportunity for fans from all over the world to experience it firsthand.

The tournament is also expected to have a significant economic impact on France, with millions of tourists expected to visit the country during the month-long event. The French government has invested heavily in infrastructure and security to ensure that the tournament is a success.

In conclusion, the 2024 FIFA World Cup promises to be a spectacular event that will be watched by millions of people all over the world. It will provide an opportunity for fans to experience the best that football has to offer, while also celebrating the rich culture and history of France.