BORN TO PLAY , DESTINED TO WIN : CRICKET FEVER STILL ON INDIANS

The year 2024 was eventful for cricket in India, marked by notable achievements, challenges, and milestones across formats . Starting with India participating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup held in the West Indies and the USA in June. While the tournament was fiercely competitive, India managed to bring the trophy home. The ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh provided ample opportunities for younger players to shine.

VICTORY IN TESTS
Now, as we approach the end of the year Team India is still making the Indians proud and keeping all the Indian cricket enthusiasts on their toes. Team India is currently touring Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and has secured a commanding victory over Australia in the first test match, winning by 295 runs. The match, which concluded on Day 4, was dominated by standout performances from the Indian team. The players showed their batting resilience , Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a sensational knock of 161 in the second innings, showcasing patience and adaptability. Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling attack with precision, and along with other bowlers, skilfully dismantled Australia's batting lineup in both innings. Indian players became the reason of struggle for the Australian players with their amazing performances.

THE IPL SEASON BEGINS
Soon after the victory , IPL auctions became the talk of the town , it delivered several dramatic and record-breaking moments, making it a significant event in cricket this year . With Mitchell Starc becoming a part of Delhi Capitals to Vaibhav Surayavanshi, a 13 year old, becoming the youngest player of the tournament . This IPL auction was full of surprises and became the topic of various dinner table conversations making everyone excited for the upcoming IPL matches in the year 2025 .

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Source: nine.com.au , iplt20.com