When Sanjay Manjrekar schooled the Wankhede crowd to "behave" after they booed the newly-appointed Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya, all he wanted was the public to realise that their boorish behaviour targeting a "big stage player", was unfair. Pandya was jeered at every venue after he was handed captaincy by MI, signalling a controversial end to the successful and popular Rohit Sharma's tenure at the helm. Pandya played a major part in India's second T20 World Cup trophy with 144 runs and 11 wickets, and Manjrekar now stands vindicated. Read more on TOI
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keep quiet, England captain Joe Root says after winning World Cup England captain Joe Root has described the moment he told the crowd to keep quiet during the thrilling final of the 2024 Cricket World Cup as one of the most intense of his career. Root led his team to victory against arch-rivals Australia in a nail-biting final at Lord's, with England clinching their first-ever World Cup title in front of a packed stadium. In a post-match interview, Root revealed that he had to calm the crowd down during a tense moment in the match, when England needed just a few runs to win but were facing some tight bowling from the Australian bowlers. "I remember looking around and seeing the crowd going absolutely wild, and I knew that we needed to focus and stay calm in order to get over the line," Root said. "I could feel the tension in the air, and I just had to tell the crowd to keep quiet so that we could concentrate on the game." Root's decision to silence the crowd paid off, as England eventually chased down the target with just a few balls to spare, sparking wild celebrations both on the field and in the stands. The England captain also praised his team for their resilience and determination throughout the tournament, saying that their hard work and commitment had finally paid off with the ultimate prize. "It's been a long and challenging journey to get to this point, but every member of the team has given their all and it's a truly special feeling to come out on top," Root said. The 2024 Cricket World Cup will go down in history as one of the most memorable tournaments ever, with thrilling matches, unexpected upsets, and incredible displays of skill and sportsmanship from players all around the world. As England basks in the glory of their World Cup triumph, cricket fans everywhere are already looking forward to the next edition of the tournament, eagerly anticipating more unforgettable moments and thrilling matches in the years to come.