Team India’s one-year anniversary celebration of their T20 World Cup 2024 triumph turned into a joyous affair filled with nostalgia and laughter and as always, Rishabh Pant stole the show. The wicketkeeper-batter, known for his lively personality and wit, playfully trolled veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during the commemorative event held in Birmingham.
Rishabh Pant jokes about Ravindra Jadeja’s retirement on India’s T20 World Cup anniversary
In a video posted by Indian Cricket Team, Indian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah, Jadeja, Pant and Mohammed Siraj, along with other players and several staff members, were seen cutting cakes and playfully enjoying the occasion with laughter. One of the standout moments came when Pant was feeding cake to Jadeja and jokingly said, “Jaddu bhai ko happy retirement!” (Happy retirement to Jadeja bro). In response, Jadeja playfully quipped, “Ek hi format se liya hai abhi tak!” (I’ve only retired from one format so far). The light-hearted exchange went viral, with fans flooding social media with memes, laughter, and playful speculation about Jadeja’s future.
Here’s the video:
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On 29th June 2024, India scripted one of the most dramatic victories against South Africa in the T20 World Cup Final. The triumph ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought for India, as they clinched the win from a losing position in the final. Following the match, three Indian legends — Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jadeja — bid farewell to the shortest format of the game.
Team India gears up for the second Test against England at Edgbaston
Meanwhile, the Indian team will be going up against the English side in Birmingham for the second Test of the series. After a heartbreaking defeat in the opening game, India will be eager to bounce back with a stronger performance. The team hasn’t won a Test series on English soil since 2007, and with several young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and new skipper Shubman Gill, they will be aiming to script a historic turnaround and level the series.
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