As the calendar year 2024 comes to an end, the Indian cricket team led by a seasoned sportsman Rohit Sharmalooks back on a season filled with unforgettable moments and terrifying challenges. The year was a whirlwind of emotions for players and fans alike, filled with milestones that showcased the team’s potential on the global stage. From spectacular victories that etched their names in the history books to heart-stopping encounters that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Team India’s journey in 2024 has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. It has seen emerging stars shine brightly, senior players lead with courage and the team push its boundaries in pursuit of excellence.
However, 2024 was not without trials. The team faced unprecedented challenges, including injuries to key players, close defeats in important matches and moments when their performance was scrutinized. These setbacks tested the squad’s resilience and character, forcing them to dig deep and find ways to come back stronger.
Through it all, the highs and lows painted a vivid picture of a team trying to stay at the pinnacle of international cricket. As fans bid farewell to an eventful year, they carry forward their cherished memories as they look forward to what the next chapter holds for Team India.
A historic start to 2024
Memorable wins over South Africa and England
He started the year with a significant achievement in Test cricket, with a historic win against India South Africa The 2-match series in Cape Town is tied at 1-1. This victory showed not only moral strength, but also the ability of the team to win in difficult conditions. Later they prevailed England at home, a 4–1 Test series victory highlighted by a record-breaking 434-run victory in Rajkot, India’s biggest Test win by runs.
T20 World Cup glory
The highlight of the year was undoubtedly India’s victory in the race ICC Men’s T20 World CupIt is co-hosted by West Indies and USA. Under the captaincy of Rohit and with his stellar performances Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrahand emerging Yashasvi JaiswalIndia won the tournament without losing a single match, ending an 11-year drought for the ICC trophy. The celebrations in Mumbai with an open bus parade were a testament to the joy and pride this victory brought to the nation.
Advantage of bilateral series
In the T20 format, India have been virtually unbeaten, winning five bilateral series including the ODIs. Afghanistan and Bangladesh battle at home and away Zimbabwe, Sri Lankaand South Africa. This includes creating multiple records with Sanju Samson became the first player to score three centuries in T20Is in a calendar year and India achieved the highest winning percentage in T20I history for a calendar year.
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Challenges and Failures
Historic defeat against Sri Lanka
However, 2024 was not without its lows. The ODI format was particularly challenging. India lost a bilateral ODI series against Sri Lanka after 27 years and went an entire year without an ODI win in 45 years.
Embarrassing show against New Zealand
The home series against New Zealand in Tests was a shocker, resulting in a 0–3 cry, India losing a Test series at home to New Zealand for the first time in 36 years. In addition, the team posted its lowest Test total at home, highlighting unexpected lows in an otherwise successful year.
Struggle in Sarhad-Gavaskar Trophy
Additionally, India played against Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. They got off to a good start with a win in Perth in the opening Test, but they have struggled since then. The visitors ended the 2024 Boxing Day Test in Melbourne with a loss in the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide followed by a draw at the Gabba. It should be noted that the series will conclude with the New Year’s Test to be held in Sydney in January 2025.
Rising stars and transit
The year was also marked by important transitions within the team. With Rohit and Virat Kohli Retiring from T20 cricket after winning the World Cup and Gautam Gambhir taking over as head coach, India is clearly eyeing a new era. emergence of young talents Yashasvi JaiswalHe became the leading run scorer for India in 2024 and Nitish ReddyImpressed with his all-round heroics at the BGT, it bodes well for a bright future ahead for Indian cricket
