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After ending their 11-year-long title drought of an ICC trophy, the Rohit Sharma-led Team India have reportedly flown out of Barbados. Barbados PM, Mia Mottley on Tuesday confirmed that the airport operations are likely to resume in six to 12 hours and the World Cup winning team will travel to Delhi. Additionally, due to the delayed travel of Team India, the BCCI have added Sai Sudarshan, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana in India’s squad for first two T20Is against Zimbabwe.
In this article, we will go through all the big news that took place on Tuesday, July 2.
Major cricket events that happened on Tuesday, July 2
Stranded Team India to fly out from Barbados on July 2
The Rohit Sharma-led Team India, who have been forced to extend their stay in Barbados are likely to fly out on Tuesday, July 2. The Barbados PM, Mia Mottley on Tuesday confirmed that the airport operations are expected to resume withing next six to 12 hours and the Indian team will fly as soon as operations are normal.
S. Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma & Harshit Rana added to India’s squad for first two T20Is against Zimbabwe
BCCI has named Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe. Originally slated to join the squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series, the trio will travel to India first with the rest of the T20 World Cup-winning squad before departing for Harare.
I have not retired from T20 international cricket: David Miller
South African batter David Miller took to social media to confirm that he hasn't retired from T20I cricket. The veteran Protea star posted an emotional message after South Africa's defeat in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. However, news surfaced that the Protean star has retired from the shortest format of the game but he shut down the claims. Miller, on his Instagram, said, "Contrary to reports, I have not retired from T20 international cricket. I will continue to be available for the Proteas. The best is yet to come."
Arshdeep shares before and after pictures post T20 WC 2024 victory
Arshdeep Singh showed off pictures he took before and after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 final in a video of the post-match celebration by the BCCI. Singh was spotted showing a couple of pictures of him which were taken before and after the final. While explaining these photos, Arshdeep Singh said, "That's what belief can do!"
S. Sreesanth slams Riyan Parag over "Would not watch World Cup" comment
S Sreesanth has slammed Riyan Parag for comments about not watching the T20 World Cup 2024. Before the marquee tournament, Parag appeared on the TRS Podcast and stated that he would not watch the World Cup as he wasn't playing in it. Reacting to these comments, Sreesanth hit back at Riyan Parag during the T20 World Cup 2024 broadcast.
WATCH: Mohammed Siraj celebrates Ronaldo’s penalty kick with T20WC'24 medal
With acute weather conditions extending Team India’s stay in Barbados, Mohammed Siraj took his time to watch Portugal’s UEFA Euro 2024 R16 match against Slovenia. In an Instagram story shared by Suryakumar Yadav, Siraj was seen celebrating the penalty kick with his T20 World Cup 2024 medal around his neck.
Sanjay Manjrekar criticises Virat Kohli's knock in T20 WC 24 final
Sanjay Manjrekar took aim at Virat Kohli for his performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. Kohli saw India go down to 34-3 when he and Axar Patel posted a 72-run stand and helped India post 176. But Kohli's knock, despite leading to a win, received criticism. Manjrekar hit back at Kohli for his strike rate and deemed the knock to jeopardise the team.
