Can you believe it? We did it! After 17 long years, we’ve finally brought the T20 World Cup home. I don’t know about you, but I’m still riding the emotion high from yesterday’s final. What a journey it’s been!
Remember the first match? It feels like a lifetime ago. From that moment, there was this electric buzz, a sense of hope that maybe, just maybe, this was our year. And boy, did our team deliver! Every match was a rollercoaster of emotions. We cheered, we screamed, we held our breath, and some of us might have even shed a tear or two.
The quarter-final against Pakistan was something else, wasn’t it? My heart was in my mouth the entire time. And the semi-final against England? I’m pretty sure I aged a few years during that match. But our boys fought like warriors, showing the world what Indian cricket is all about.
And then came the final. The atmosphere was electric. You could feel the tension and excitement in every household across the country. The Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma failed to deliver runs this time, but then our middle order took over and played with such calm and precision which absolutely seemed like poetry in motion. Our hopes soared higher. And our bowlers? Absolute legends! They defended our total with such grit and determination. As some former players already said “Batters win you games, bowlers win you tournaments.”, our bowlers left no stone unturned to prove this statement right.
As the final ball of the match was bowled by Hardik Pandya and the stadium erupted in cheers, I felt this overwhelming rush of pride and joy. It was a moment that made all the years of waiting, all the heartbreaks, and all the near-misses worth it. Seeing our captain lift the trophy brought tears to my eyes. This wasn’t just a victory for the team ; it was a victory for all of us. For every fan who stayed up late to watch the matches, for every prayer whispered, and for every cheer shouted.
This win is for every one of us who believed, who never lost hope, who stood by our team through thick and thin. 17 years is a long wait, but it’s made this victory even sweeter. We’re celebrating not just a cricket win, but a triumph of spirit, resilience, and unwavering belief.
So here’s to our Men in Blue, to the unforgettable moments they gave us, and to the future that lies ahead. Let’s keep cheering, keep believing, and keep celebrating this beautiful game that unites us in all.
Jai Hind!