As the calendar year 2024 comes to a close, the Indian cricket team is gearing up with an experienced leadership Rohit Sharmatakes a look back at a season of unforgettable moments and daunting challenges. The year has been a rollercoaster of emotions for players and fans alike, full of achievements that showcased the team's potential on the global stage. From stunning victories that etched their names in the history books to shocking encounters that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Team India's journey in 2024 has been nothing short of enthralling. It was a year that saw rising stars shine, senior players lead with determination, and the team pushed its limits in the pursuit of excellence.
But the year 2024 was not without experiences. The team faced unprecedented challenges, including injuries to key players, close defeats in crucial matches, and moments when their performance came under scrutiny. These setbacks tested the team'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 striving to remain at the pinnacle of international cricket. As fans bid farewell to an eventful year, they hold fond memories as they eagerly await what the next chapter has in store for Team India.
A historic start to 2024
Unforgettable victories over South Africa and England
India started the year on a high note in Test cricket by registering a historic win against India South Africa In Cape Town, the two-game series was tied 1-1. This win was not only a morale boost, but also demonstrated the team's ability to achieve victories under difficult circumstances. Later, they took control England At home, he cruised to a 4-1 Test series win, which was highlighted by a record 434-run win in Rajkot, India's biggest Test win on tour.
T20 World Cup glory
The highlight of the year was undoubtedly India's victory in the World Championship ICC Men's T20 World Cupwhich was hosted by the West Indies and the United States. Under the leadership of Rohit and with excellent performance from Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrahand emerging Yashavi JaiswalIndia won the tournament without losing a match, ending an 11-year drought for the ICC Trophy. The celebrations in Mumbai with an open bus parade were a testimony to the joy and pride this victory brought to the nation.
Binary string dominance
In the T20 format, India have been almost unbeatable, winning five bilateral series, including sweeps against Afghanistan and Bangladesh At home and abroad battle in Zimbabwe, Sri Lankaand South Africa. This included preparing multiple records, with Sanju Samson He 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 setbacks
A historic loss to Sri Lanka
However, 2024 was not without its lows. The ODI format has proven to be particularly challenging. India lost a bilateral ODI series to Sri Lanka after 27 years and went the entire year without a single ODI win, something not seen in 45 years.
An embarrassing display against New Zealand
In Tests, the home series against New Zealand was a shock, resulting in a 0-3 whitewash, marking the first time in 36 years that India had lost a Test series at home to New Zealand. In addition, the team suffered their lowest Test total at home, further underscoring their unexpected lows in what was otherwise a successful year.
Struggle in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Moreover, India also struggled against Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Although they started well by winning in Perth in the opening Test but they faced rivals after that. The visitors lost the pink ball Test in Adelaide followed by a drawn match at the Gabba before ending 2024 with a loss in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Notably, the series will conclude with the New Year's test in Sydney in January 2025.
Stars emerging and moving
The year also saw important transformations within the team. With Rohit and Virat Kohli Retirement from T20 cricket after winning the World Cup Gautam Gambhir It is clear that India, after taking over as head coach, have their sights set on a new era. The emergence of young talents such as Yashavi Jaiswalwho will become India's top scorer in 2024, and Nitish Reddywho impressed with his all-round heroics in BGT, points to a bright future for Indian cricket
