'India was Getting 90s But Not Getting Centuries!': Sunil Gavaskar Calls India's T20 World Cup Triumph as 'Wonderful Century'

Sunil Gavaskar said the Indian cricket team winning the 2024 T20 World Cup was similar to getting a hundred after getting dimissed in the 90s.

He said that the Rohit Sharma-led side was reaching the semi-final and finals but could not win the title, adding that winning the trophy is like finally scoring the hundred.

“It is a great win after such a long time. Earlier, I kept saying that India was getting 90s but not getting centuries because they were reaching semi-finals and finals. Now, they have got a century and what a wonderful century this is,” the former India captain was quoted as saying by PTI.

Back home in India, the streets throughout the country erupted in joyous celebrations as thousands of people poured their emotions out as the ‘Men in Blue’ clinched their second T20 World Cup title, beating South Africa by seven runs in a nail-biting encounter on Saturday.

Thousands of fans flooded the streets in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru, waving flags, lighting fireworks, and singing in unison to mark the monumental win.

Across India, from bustling metropolises to quiet villages, the celebrations were a testament to the deep connection between the nation and its cricketing heroes. Fans danced in the streets, adorned in blue jerseys, their faces painted with the tricolour, revelling in the shared triumph despite it being past midnight.

For millions of South African supporters, the outcome was heart-wrenching. Despite their team’s valiant effort and narrow margins, they watched as victory slipped away in the final moments. The Proteas, having performed admirably throughout the tournament, fell agonisingly short in the grand finale.

This victory marked a poignant moment in Indian cricket history. It had been eleven long years since MS Dhoni last lifted an ICC trophy for India. Now, under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, the team had conquered the T20 World Cup once again, cementing their legacy and igniting celebrations across the nation.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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