On 29th June 2024, India created history by having a phenomenal victory over South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup. It is after 13 years that India won the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma finally added the T20 World Cup to their resume and retired from T20 cricket. India gave the target of 176 runs to South Africa, a score which the Indian team successfully defended. This time Kohli also made a half century and Jaspreet Bumrah was the man of the match. 

The entire social media flourished with the news with hundreds of reels being viraled there only concerned about the cricket tournament. One reel showing Rohit Sharma eating sand of Barbados pitch got vialed there. Hilariously people started to please Prafull Billore because of his Instagram posts. 

It all began innocently when Billore shared a selfie of cricket player Suryakumar Yadav on social media. Unknowingly, this sparked a wave of online jokes calling Billore the infamous “panautiThe ,” or unlucky, following Yadav’s disappointing league performance. Billore accepted this designation and gave the mocking a lighthearted twist by photoshopping himself into pictures of South African cricket players, refusing to run from the spotlight. 

A memorable day(T20 World cup 2024)! 

In the initial over of T20 world cup 2024 the chase for 176, South Africa was shaken as Bumrah dismissed Reeza Hendricks and Arshdeep removed Aiden Markram in the third over. They lost two wickets in rapid succession. At the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados on Saturday, India’s team total of 176/7, including 76 points from Virat Kohli, was the best in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Shivam Dube outscored him with 27 runs in the last over. 

President, Prime minister and the leader of the opposition congratulated the Indian team for their phenomenal victory in the matches. The prime minister mentioned “Team India ko iss bhavyya Vijay ke liye, sabhi desh vasiyon ke taraf se bahut, bahut badhai.” , Amit Shah tweeted, “Our players put up a stellar performance throughout the T20 World Cup with unmatched team spirit and sportsmanship. The nation swells with pride at their historic achievement.” Congress MP and LoP Rahul Gandhi also tweeted, saying, “Congratulations to Team India on a spectacular World Cup Victory and a phenomenal performance throughout the tournament! Surya, what a brilliant catch! Rohit, this win is a testament to your leader” 

Thus, in a nutshell, we can say that it was one of the historical achievements in pocket of Indian team. Everyone waited a really long time for this victory. This is a high time for celebrations. Kudos to Indian team for its victory!

References

Hindustan times, indian express, ICC, Jagran josh, Hindu

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-south-africa-live-score-t20-world-cup-2024-final-match-55-today-ind-vs-sa-latest-scorecard-updates-9422139/

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Collective aegis of the University of Delhi and Vikas Bharat Ambassador Club is going to organize a Viksit Bharat run on May 8. This run shall be of 2.4km and nearly 5000 Delhi University students are going to participate in the run. Here students will aim to create awareness regarding their vision of a developed nation by 2047.  

Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh will be the chief guest of the event. A meeting to outline the preparations for the event was held under the chairmanship of DU registrar Vikas Gupta.  

Gupta mentioned, “The run will be flagged off from gate number one of the university at 7 am on May 8 and will conclude at the sports complex of the university at gate number four. About 5,000 students from different colleges will participate in the 2.4-kilometer run.” Thus this blog shall provide all necessary details regarding the run.

The objective of the run 

The main objective of the run will be to create awareness regarding the motto of the government to make India a developed nation by 2047. For this Indian government in the past few years has initiated a lot of projects aimed at the holistic development of the nation. This run by students will indicate the contribution of youth energy in making India a developed nation.  

This will not only encourage the fitness of youth but also will help to spread the message of the equal contribution of every member to make India proud. 

Controversy regarding timings here? 

Delhi University here claims that this has nothing to do with elections and is just an initiative to motivate students. However, professors such as Maya John in Delhi University’s academic council have questioned the timing of events ahead of elections. As the model code of conduct is on grounds, she is dissatisfied with the timings here.  

Despite deliberations, the announcement is with the goal of student welfare and creating awareness regarding the vision of visiting Bharat.

How to participate? 

Gupta said, “We have sent invitations to colleges to participate in the run”. Thus it will get updated in respective colleges the method of participation in the run. This could mean that colleges will use various methods to encourage participation, such as sending out emails, making announcements, or posting on social media. They might also set up internal coordination to manage their participants. Also to ensure everyone is aware of the event’s logistics, like the registration process, event timing, and location. Ultimately, the invitation will act as a catalyst for colleges to start rallying their communities. Also driving engagement with the upcoming run. The exact procedure will duly be cleared by the time. 

Conclusion 

Thus it can be concluded that students of Delhi University students will participate in the run on 8th May to create awareness. This shall be a novel initiative to facilitate students to participate actively in the process amid this controversy. This will highlight all the visions and initiatives of the government to make India a developed nation till 2047.

References

The Hindu(https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/viksit-bharat-drive-on-delhi-campuses-comes-to-a-halt-some-say-it-served-political-ends/article68037560.ece)

images- freepik images, Indian employer forum

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Asia Cup 2023: A Brief Overview

The 16th edition of the Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17, 2023. The tournament will be played in the 50-over format and will feature six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal.

ICYMI, the 16th edition of the Asia Cup will commence on 31 August.

Details https://t.co/wgE6orLxpX

— ICC (@ICC) June 16, 2023

Schedule and Venues

According to the latest notification issued by the ACC, the Asia Cup 2023 will be hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 4 matches will be hosted by Pakistan, and the rest matches to be played in Sri Lanka.

Team Groups

A total of six teams will play in Asia Cup 2023. Three teams in each group, 2 groups in total.

Group 1: India, Pakistan, Nepal

Group 2: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan

Key Matches and Rivalries

The Asia Cup has always been a platform for intense rivalries and thrilling encounters between cricketing powerhouses. Let’s take a look at some of the key matches that cricket fans eagerly anticipate:

India vs. Pakistan

The rivalry between India and Pakistan is undoubtedly one of the most intense in cricketing history. Whenever these two teams face off, the world holds its breath. The Asia Cup 2023 is expected to witness yet another epic clash between these arch-rivals, igniting the passion of millions of fans worldwide.

Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have developed a captivating rivalry in recent years. Their matches are known for their unpredictability and nail-biting finishes. Fans can expect an enthralling encounter when these two teams lock horns in the Asia Cup 2023.

Other Exciting Fixtures

Apart from the marquee clashes mentioned above, the Asia Cup 2023 schedule will feature a host of exciting matches involving teams such as Afghanistan, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates. These encounters will provide an opportunity for emerging players to showcase their skills on the grand stage.

How to Stay Updated

To ensure you never miss a moment of the Asia Cup 2023, we recommend bookmarking our website and following our social media channels. We pride ourselves on delivering accurate and timely updates, live scores, match highlights, and expert analysis.

The Asia Cup 2023 schedule promises an unforgettable cricketing experience, filled with thrilling matches and memorable moments. From the exhilarating group stage battles to the intense knockout rounds, this tournament is set to captivate fans across the globe. Stay tuned to our platform for all the latest updates, match schedules, and exciting insights.

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On social media, the three were bombarded with “offensive and racist” posts. Many well-known public personalities have criticised the outpouring of hatred, and the Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is looking into at least some of the social media.

William, who is the president of the Football Association, tweeted on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s official Twitter account Monday morning, “It is utterly unacceptable that players have to endure this repulsive behaviour.” “It must stop now, and all those involved must be held accountable,” he wrote, signing off with a “W” for William.

Many have praised William for his comments about racism in soccer, but many have criticised him for not publicly defending his biracial sister-in-law Meghan Markle from sexist and racist abuse she has faced both online and offline.

The players’ union, the Professional Footballers’ Association, stated that “When you abuse any of our players, you abuse all of us. Racist abuse causes trauma. It will impact the targeted players, their teammates, and we know it will also affect their peers”. A mural in Manchester, England, depicting Rashford and celebrating his charitable work was defaced in a “racially aggravated” manner, according to police.

The harassment was described as “unforgivable” by England’s national team coach, Gareth Southgate. “It’s not what we stand for,” Southgate said at a press conference on Monday, applauding Rashford, Sancho, and Saka’s performances. “We’re healing as a team now, and we’re there for them, and I know 99 per cent of the audience will be, too, because they’ll recognise how brilliantly they performed.”

Following England’s highly televised loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticised racial abuse directed at several of the team’s Black players. At a news conference later that evening, Johnson expressed his desire that those who perpetrated abuse would “crawl back under the rock from which you emerged.”Since the game, none of the three players involved has made any public statements.

According to Musa Okwonga, an English soccer journalist of the Stadio football podcast, after the game, the abuse began. She quoted “Hate is a strong word. But the racist relying on black English footballers to bring them glory as if they were their servants, then turning on them as soon as they fell short of their dreams, have my deepest contempt”.

Racism has long plagued English players, and many have spoken out about it in recent years, including Rashford, who this year called racist abuse from soccer fans “humanity and social media at its worst.” During this year’s Euro tournament, England’s team took a knee before games to protest racial inequality, much to the chagrin of some fans.

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Gregor Dimitrov returns to the court two months after suffering from coronavirus. And the best part of the return is his win against his opponent Ugo Humbert, the French tennis professional. Additionally, the Bulgarian won the match in straight sets by 6-3 6-4.

Dimitrov was tested positive for coronavirus after taking part in the Adria Tour that was organized by Novak Djokovic. Besides, the 29-year-old describes the experience as one of the darkest moments of his life.

He said, ” I had no expectations coming into the match. I arrived like a day and a half ago. I am so jetlagged right now and it is all crazy.” Besides, he also added, “There were a lot of obstacles clearly in the last few months. And I just have to find myself a way.”

Additionally, the former world number 3 is still not fully fit in terms of physical strength. However, this doesn’t stop him from playing in the upcoming US Open tournament later this month.

“I could not even play tennis”- Gregor Dimitrov

Sharing about his experience of being a patient of COVID-19, the 29-year-old said, ” The first week was just tragic. I started by just walking and I couldn’t really do any exercise. I was not able to lift weights. Moreover, I was not even able to play tennis.”

In addition to this, he also shared, “It was a really dark moment for me. I am not going to lie.”

Additionally, Dimitrov said that he also hopes that people stop taking coronavirus non-seriously. Moreover, he also hopes that his illness and recovery story becomes a tale for the ones who still don’t take the virus seriously.

About the event, two shocks came in the day when two seeded players had to exit because of their respective defeats. Additionally, number 10 and number 13 lost their matches against their respective opponents.

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