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Virat Kohli Retires From T20Is After India’s T20 World Cup Triumph

Virat Kohli announces retirement from T20 Internationals after India's T20 World Cup win. "This was my last T20 World Cup, this is exactly what we wanted to achieve. One day you feel like you can't get a run and this happens, God is great. Just the occasion, now or never kind of situation. This was my last T20 game playing for India. We wanted to lift that cup. Wanted to Yes I have, this was an open secret. Not something that I wasn't going to announce even if we had lost. Time for the next generation to take the T20 game forward. It's been a long wait for us, waiting to win an ICC tournament. You look at someone like Rohit, he's played 9 T20 World Cups and this is my sixth. He deserves it," Virat Kohli said. Virat Kohli announces retirement from T20 Internationals after India's T20 World ...
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“Our Team Brings T20 World Cup Home In Style”: PM Congratulates Team India

India beat South Africa in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup, beating the Proteas by 7 runs. Rohit Sharma and company brought an ICC trophy home after 11 years and India's first World Cup win since 2011.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team for bringing the cup "home in style". CHAMPIONS! Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE! We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team. This match was HISTORIC. ?? ? ? pic.twitter.com/HhaKGwwEDt — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2024 "Champions! Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in style! We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team," Prime Minister Modi posted on X. In a video message congratulating the team, PM Modi said the team won the World Cup and also the "hearts of crores of Indians". "No small achievement that it did ...
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‘It’s time for next generation to take over’: Virat Kohli announces retirement from T20Is after guiding India to T20 World Cup title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli surprised his fans by announcing the retirement from the T20 Internationals following India's victory in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa."This was my last T20 World Cup, and this is what we wanted to achieve. One day you feel you can't get a run, then things happen. God is great, and I got the job done for the team on the day it mattered.Now or never, last T20 for India, wanted to make the most of it. Wanted to lift the cup, wanted to respect the situation rather than force it. This was an open secret, it's time for the next generation to take over, some amazing players will take the team forward and keep the flag waving high," Kohli said after being given Player of the Match award for his 76-run knock. var _mfq = window._mfq || []; ...
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Noida Cops Bust Fake Call Centre Duping People In US, 73 Arrested

Police in Noida have unearthed a fake call centre that allegedly duped people living in the US and arrested 73 people from the premises. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Hridayesh Katheria said that a gang was operating from the Bhutanese Anthem Complex in Sector 90. Police arrested 73 people, including 33 women, he said, adding that the leader of this gang is absconding. According to Mr Katheria, 14 mobile phones, 73 computers, three routers and Rs 48,000 in cash have been recovered from the site. "During the investigation, it was revealed that these people used to cheat people by putting a virus in their computers and laptops and then threatening them," an official said.  Police in Noida have unearthed a fake call centre that allegedly duped people living in the US and arrested 7...
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Virat Kohli Retires From T20Is After India’s T20 World Cup Triumph

Virat Kohli announces retirement from T20 Internationals after India's T20 World Cup win. "This was my last T20 World Cup, this is exactly what we wanted to achieve. One day you feel like you can't get a run and this happens, God is great. Just the occasion, now or never kind of situation. This was my last T20 game playing for India. We wanted to lift that cup. Wanted to Yes I have, this was an open secret. Not something that I wasn't going to announce even if we had lost. Time for the next generation to take the T20 game forward. It's been a long wait for us, waiting to win an ICC tournament. You look at someone like Rohit, he's played 9 T20 World Cups and this is my sixth. He deserves it," Virat Kohli said.  Virat Kohli announces retirement from T20 Internationals after India's T20 World...
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Watch: Suryakumar’s Stunning Catch That Clinched T20 WC Title For India

Suryakumar Yadav produced a moment of absolute brilliance in the final over of the final to clinch the T20 World Cup 2024 title for India with a thrilling win over South Africa on Saturday. India needed to defend 16 runs in the final over but South Africa still had the explosive David Miller out in the middle. On the first ball of the over, Hardik Pandya bowled a full-toss just outside off-stump and Miller was quick to heave it straight down the ground. It looked like the ball was going to sail over the boundary rope but Surya appeared out of nowhere to catch it. However, his momentum took him over the boundary rope but he was ready for it as he lobbed it back, steadied himself and came back to complete a sensational effort. The catch proved to be crucial in the context of the match as Ind...
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India Wins T20 World Cup 2024: टीम इंडिया बनी विश्व विजेता…PM Modi ने टीम इंडिया को दी जीत की बधाई

  T20 World Cup Final India Vs South Africa: टी20 विश्वकप में दक्षिण अफ्रीका पर शानदार जीत दर्ज करने के लिए प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने भारत को बधाई दी है। पीएम मोदी ने कहा कि टीम इंडिया ने एक के बाद एक शानदार विजय हासिल कर पूरे टूर्नामेंट को रोमांचक बना दिया।    T20 World Cup Final India Vs South Africa: टी20 विश्वकप में दक्षिण अफ्रीका पर शानदार जीत दर्ज करने के लिए प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने भारत को बधाई दी है। पीएम मोदी ने कहा कि टीम इंडिया ने एक के बाद एक शानदार विजय हासिल कर पूरे टूर्नामेंट को रोमांचक बना दिया।    ...
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Noida Cops Bust Fake Call Centre Duping People In US, 73 Arrested

Police in Noida have unearthed a fake call centre that allegedly duped people living in the US and arrested 73 people from the premises. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Hridayesh Katheria said that a gang was operating from the Bhutanese Anthem Complex in Sector 90. Police arrested 73 people, including 33 women, he said, adding that the leader of this gang is absconding. According to Mr Katheria, 14 mobile phones, 73 computers, three routers and Rs 48,000 in cash have been recovered from the site. "During the investigation, it was revealed that these people used to cheat people by putting a virus in their computers and laptops and then threatening them," an official said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed...
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“Our Team Brings T20 World Cup Home In Style”: PM Congratulates Team India

India beat South Africa in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup, beating the Proteas by 7 runs. Rohit Sharma and company brought an ICC trophy home after 11 years and India's first World Cup win since 2011.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team for bringing the cup "home in style". CHAMPIONS! Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE! We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team. This match was HISTORIC. ?? ? ? pic.twitter.com/HhaKGwwEDt — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2024 "Champions! Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in style! We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team," Prime Minister Modi posted on X. In a video message congratulating the team, PM Modi said the team won the World Cup and also the "hearts of crores of Indians". No small achievement that it did n...
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Rohit, Kohli To Retire After India’s T20 World Cup Win vs South Africa?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - two champion cricketers which have been synonymous with Indian cricket for the last two decades - face a strong speculation over their future in the shortest format. Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian cricket team which won the 2007 T20 World Cup on the other hand Virat Kohli played in the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning campaign. That way, the 2024 T20 World Cup is sort of 'coming full circle' for the veteran duo.  The big question is what next for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma? Just to jog the readers' minds, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli when on an extended 'break' in T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2022. The buzz was that Hardik Pandya would take over the captaincy in the shortest format and he was the designated skipper in few of the series too. But as the ...
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Virat Kohli Retires From T20Is. Rohit Sharma To Follow Suit After WC Win?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - two champion cricketers which have been synonymous with Indian cricket for the last two decades - face a strong speculation over their future in the shortest format. Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian cricket team which won the 2007 T20 World Cup on the other hand Virat Kohli played in the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning campaign. That way, the 2024 T20 World Cup is sort of 'coming full circle' for the veteran duo.  The big question is what next for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma? Just to jog the readers' minds, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli when on an extended 'break' in T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2022. The buzz was that Hardik Pandya would take over the captaincy in the shortest format and he was the designated skipper in few of the series too. But as the ...
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India Wins T20 World Cup 2024: 17 साल लंबा इंतजार हुआ खत्म, SA को हराकर भारत ने जीता T20 World Cup

आज भारत और साउथ अफ्रीका के बीच टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप का फाइनल था और भारत ये मैच जीत चुका है. टॉस जीतकर पहले बल्लेबाजी करते हुए भारतीय टीम ने विराट कोहली की 76 रनों की पारी के दम पर 20 ओवरों में 176 रन बनाए. भारत ने 34 के स्कोर पर रोहित शर्मा, ऋषभ पंत और सूर्यकुमार यादव के विकेट गंवा दिए थे, लेकिन इसके बाद टीम इंडिया की अक्षर पटेल और विराट कोहली की जोड़ी ने शानदार वापसी करवाई. दोनों के बीच चौथे विकेट के लिए 72 रनों की साझेदारी हुई. भारत की जीत परएंटरटेनमेंट इंडस्ट्री से भी सेलेब्स ने रिएक्शन देने शुरू कर दिए हैं.   आज भारत और साउथ अफ्रीका के बीच टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप का फाइनल था और भारत ये मैच जीत चुका है. टॉस जीतकर पहले बल्लेबाजी करते हुए भारतीय टीम ने विराट कोहली की 76 रनों की पारी के दम पर 20 ओवरों में 176 रन बनाए. भारत ने 34 के स्कोर पर रोहित शर्मा, ऋषभ पंत और सूर्यकुमार यादव के विकेट गंवा दिए थे, ...
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T20 World Cup 2024 Final India Vs South Africa: 17 साल बाद भारत ने जीता टी20 वर्ल्ड कप | NDTV India

17 साल लंबा इंतजार हुआ खत्म, दक्षिण अफ्रीका को हराकर भारत दूसरा बार बन टी20 चैंपियन  17 साल लंबा इंतजार हुआ खत्म, दक्षिण अफ्रीका को हराकर भारत दूसरा बार बन टी20 चैंपियन    
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Coach Dravid’s Team India Journey Culminates With T20 World Cup Title

When Rahul Dravid coached India to an U-19 World Cup win in 2018 - guiding the likes of Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh - it seemed like it was a matter of time till he became the Head Coach of the senior India Men's cricket team. And so it proved to be. Now, as the curtains are drawn on the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rahul Dravid's two-and-a-half-year-long tenure comes to a close. Will he, nay should he, be remembered fondly for guiding India in a transitional phase despite the burning hunger for a major title? Much like his predecessor Ravi Shastri, Rahul Dravid has possessed a dominant Indian team with very little ICC silverware to show for it. But should it define his legacy? The undisputed best team in the world By all stats and figures - and performances - Rahul Dravid's Team India has been...
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We Are The Champions: Rohit’s Team India Wins T20 World Cup After 17 Years

India edged past South Africa by 7 runs in the final match of T20 World Cup 2024 at Kensington Oval, Barbados. Chasing 177 in the game, South Africa were restricted to 169/8 in 20 overs. Earlier, Virat Kohli anchored with a gritty 76 off 59 as India posted a total of 176 for 7 in 20 overs, which is the highest total by any team in the final of a men's T20 World Cup. India were reduced to 34 for 3 in 4.3 overs but a crucial 72-run stand between Kohli and Axar Patel bailed the team out of trouble. Axar fell for 47 off 31 while Kohli hit 76 off 59. Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje picked two wickets apiece for 23 and 26 runs, respectively. India edged past South Africa by 7 runs in the final match of T20 World Cup 2024 at Kensington Oval, Barbados. Chasing 177 in the game, South Africa were r...
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India win T20 World Cup 2024, stun South Africa by 7 runs in final

India stunned South Africa to clinch their second ICC T20 World Cup title with a seven-run win at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. After being asked to bowl, the Proteas had gotten off to a fine start with three wickets within the Powerplay, including skipper Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav. India, however, made a recovery with Virat Kohli and Axar Patel putting up a 72-run stand for the fourth wicket – the highest by an Indian pair in a final. While Axar fell after a quickfire 47, Kohli struck a 48-ball half-century – the second-slowest among Indians – before finishing on 76. India, however, put up a competitive 176/7 total – the highest first-innings score in a final across nine editions. IND vs SA LIVE SCORE South Africa’s chase stiffened at the loss of th...
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South Africa vs India Live Score Ball by Ball, T20 World Cup 2024 Live Cricket Score Of Today’s Match on NDTV Sports

Follow the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 live cricket score on Sports.NDTV.com. After 20.0 overs, South Africa, chasing a target of 177, are 169/8. Get live score, ball by ball commentary and much more. Keep track of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 today match between South Africa and India. Everything related to South Africa and India match will be available on Sports.NDTV.com. Stay updated with South Africa vs India live score. Do check for South Africa vs India scorecard. You can get scorecard updates, match related facts. Get quick live updates with ads, Sports.NDTV.com, which is the perfect destination for live cricket score. 19.6 overs (1 Run) 1 run. Anrich Nortje is the new man in for South Africa. 19.5 overs (0 Run) OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE FIELDER! Th...
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Nagaland CM’s NDPP Sweeps Civic Body Polls, Secures All Municipal Councils & Majority In Towns

The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) clinched a resounding victory in Nagaland's civic body elections, capturing all three municipal councils and securing a significant majority in most town councils. The polls for the 24 urban local bodies, including three municipal councils and 21 town councils, were conducted via ballot papers across 10 districts on Wednesday, election officials said, as per news agency PTI. An impressive voter turnout of nearly 82 per cent was reported among the over 2.23 lakh eligible voters. NDPP emerged victorious in all three municipal councils of Kohima, Mokokchung, and Dimapur, consolidating its position across the state. In the 21 town councils, NDPP claimed a majority in most, except for Wokha, Phek, and...
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‘Mamata Banerjee Crossed All Limits’: Bengal Governor Bose Files Defamation Suit Against CM

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Calcutta High Court, news agency PTI reported citing sources. The suit comes a day after Banerjee alleged that women were afraid to visit the Raj Bhavan due to certain activities there. As per the report, the governor has also filed defamation suits against certain TMC leaders for making similar remarks. "Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday moved the Calcutta High Coury and filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party leaders for their comments," a source told the news agency.  My Character Is Not To Be Negotiated By Anyone: CV Bose  "Mamata Banerjee has crossed all the limits. She has to function within the ...
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1st Time In Indian Cricket: Pant Sets Hits Low With 0 In T20 WC Final

India scored a record-high total in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa with Virat Kohli playing the lead role. Talismanic batterKohli stepped up to the plate, ending his lean patch with a 59-ball 76 to help India post a competitive 176/7 against South Africa in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval here on Saturday. On a dry and slow pitch, South Africa made early inroads by picking three quick wickets. But Kohli stood up to be at the centre of India's innings, despite a middle-overs slowdown, with his crucial knock laced with six fours and two sixes, as they posted the highest total in a Men's T20 World Cup final. It was a knock in which Kohli scored more than what his first seven innings in the tournament yielded (75 runs). His 72-run partnership ...
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Demolition Drive Leads To Clashes And Stone-Throwing In J&K, 6 Cops Injured

Six policemen, including an officer, were among eight injured after an anti-encroachment drive led to members of a nomadic clashing with cops in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Saturday.  Bulldozers were used to demolish a mosque allegedly built on state land at Nagri village in the district. Residents of the area, largely Gujjar-Bakarwal nomads, resisted the demolition, clashing with the police and throwing stones at them. Hundreds of police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the area.  While the Gujjar-Bakarwals have pointed to earlier incidents and accused the district administration of selectively targeting their places of worship, an official said the demolition was part of a routine drive.  "Failure to abide by notices to stop unauthorised construction prompted t...
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Demolition Drive Leads To Clashes And Stone-Throwing In J&K, 6 Cops Injured

Six policemen, including an officer, were among eight injured after an anti-encroachment drive led to members of a nomadic clashing with cops in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Saturday.  Bulldozers were used to demolish a mosque allegedly built on state land at Nagri village in the district. Residents of the area, largely Gujjar-Bakarwal nomads, resisted the demolition, clashing with the police and throwing stones at them. Hundreds of police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the area.  While the Gujjar-Bakarwals have pointed to earlier incidents and accused the district administration of selectively targeting their places of worship, an official said the demolition was part of a routine drive.  "Failure to abide by notices to stop unauthorised construction prompted t...
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Illegal Casino Operating In Gurugram Society Flat Busted, 6 Arrested: Cops

Gurugram police busted an illegal casino operating in the flat of a society here, officials said on Saturday. Six people were arrested in the case on Friday night, police said. Acting on a tip-off the police raided a flat near Bandhwari village on the Faridabad road. They found six people gambling on the casino table, officials said. The accused were identified as Dishant Jalan, Vishal Hisariya, Jai Behl, Viraj Oberoi, Shayandeep Ghosh, and Paras Ram, police said. The police also recovered 473 casino coins and 104 playing cards from their possession, they added. "We are questioning the accused and are trying to nab other associates of the accused", the police spokesperson said.  Gurugram police busted an illegal casino operating in the flat of a society here, officials said on Saturday.   ...
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Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s ‘Conspiracy’ Claim On Bridge Collapses In Bihar

Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi alleged on Saturday that there might be a conspiracy behind the bridge collapse incidents in Bihar to malign the BJP-led government in the state. A total of five bridges, consisting big and small, have collapsed across the state in just over a week. One incident each was reported from the Araria, Siwan, East Champaran, Kishanganj, and Madhubani districts. The latest incident occurred in the Bheja police station area of Madhubani district which is situated in the state's northern extreme, along the borders with Nepal. Incidents Of Bridge Collapse Matter Of Concern: Manjhi "Why has the state suddenly started witnessing incidents of bridge collapse? Why is it happening after the Lok Sabha polls? Why were such incidents not ta...
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Haryana Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Registration Window Reopens

Haryana Police Constable Recruitment 2024: The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has issued a re-advertisement notification for the recruitment of police constable posts following a high court judgment. The HSSC recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 6,000 vacancies, with 5,000 posts for male candidates and 1,000 posts for female candidates. As per the official notice, the last date to fill out the HSSC police constable 2024 application form is July 8. Candidates who still wish to apply for the examination can do so by visiting at adv042024.hryssc.com. The official notification reads: "Applications had been called from 20.02.2024 till 28.03.2024, and no further process regarding the recruitment has happened. Therefore, candidates who have applied for the police constable posts t...
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5 ISIS Bombs Found Hidden In Iconic Iraq Mosque: UN Agency

A United Nations agency said it has discovered five bombs in a wall of Mosul's iconic Al-Nuri mosque, planted years ago by Islamic State group jihadists, during restoration work in the northern Iraqi city. Five "large-scale explosive devices, designed to trigger a massive destruction of the site," were found in the southern wall of the prayer hall on Tuesday by the UNESCO team working at the site, a representative for the agency told AFP late Friday. Mosul's Al-Nuri mosque and the adjacent leaning minaret nicknamed Al-Hadba or the "hunchback", which dates from the 12th century, were destroyed during the battle to retake the city from IS. Iraq's army accused IS, which occupied Mosul for three years, of planting explosives at the site and blowing it up. UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has be...