Goa, June 29 -- On June 29, 2024, at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados, what happened went into the golden book of Indian cricket - that's right. India made history by lifting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, ending an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy. The Men in Blue edged past South Africa in a nerve-wracking final by seven runs to claim their second T20 World Cup, matching their 2007 achievement under MS Dhoni's leadership. The victory was especially sweet for stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja, who bid farewell to T20Is with this ultimate accolade. For head coach Rahul Dravid, it was the perfect culmination of a two-year tenure.

A clear dramatic rollercoaster. After winning the toss and electing to bat, India suf...