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As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome a new year, let’s hit rewind and relive the top 10 viral cricket moments of the year!
Rohit Sharma (left), Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. (BCCI/PTI)
It’s the era where the game of cricket and social media go hand in hand. Every on-field moment is captured on camera, and it goes viral faster than you can say Howzat!.
The year 2024 was no exception, with social feeds buzzing with photos and videos of cricket’s biggest stars. From hilarious antics to jaw-dropping brilliance and heart-warming gestures, a plethora of moments left fans laughing, awestruck or even teary-eyed. As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome a new year, let’s hit the rewind button and relive the top 10 viral cricket moments of the year.
‘Garden Mein Koi Ghooma To…’
India’s 4-1 series win over England highlighted the brilliance of young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and debutants Rajt Patidar, Dhruv Jurel, and Sarfaraz Khan, who stepped up in the absence of seniors like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami. During the Dharamsala Test, Rohit’s colourful warning to the youngsters was clearly heard over the mic, and it broke the internet.
Rahul-Goenka Exchange in IPL 2024
Earlier this year, an animated exchange between LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and the then captain KL Rahul after a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad went viral. The conversation sparked speculations of discord. LSG and Rahul later parted ways, and the wicketkeeper-batter joined Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Rahul Dravid celebrating with T20 World Cup Trophy
On June 29, India ended an 11-year wait for an ICC title by defeating South Africa in the Caribbean to win the T20 World Cup 2024. The moment was historic and the way Rahul Dravid broke character, joining the celebrations with a rare, jubilant outburst as the players invited him onto the stage, was pure gold.
#TeamIndia take the T20 World Cup trophy home! 🏆🇮🇳Watch @ImRo45 and his team celebrate enthusiastically after clinching their second ICC Men’s #T20WorldCup trophy! 🤩💙
Tune in to watch the entire celebrations, all day long, TODAY, only on Star Sports Network! pic.twitter.com/nCIPCif4mq
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 30, 2024
Rohit Kissing Pandya
It happened moments after India won the match and were about to lift the trophy. The internet melted when an elated Rohit Sharma crashed Hardik Pandya’s interview with the broadcasters and kissed his deputy on the cheeks.
Team India’s Victory Parade
Team India’s victory parade through the packed streets of Mumbai was a spectacle, with players waving the tricolour and expressing gratitude to their fans with folded hands. The highlight of the memorable event was Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma holding the trophy together drawing thunderous cheer from the crowd.
Rohit, Kohli Dance At Wankhede
After stepping off the open-top bus, the Indian squad headed to the Wankhede Stadium. Each member of the victorious World Cup team danced at the historic venue, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The crowd went wild when Rohit and Kohli grooved together.
Tendulkar, Kambli Reunite
This incident happened earlier this month when stars of Mumbai cricket gathered at an event to honour renowned cricket coach Late Ramakant Achrekar. Two of his students, who went to represent India but endured completely different fates, Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli met each other at that event. However, the latter’s condition shocked everyone as he appeared physically weak and wasn’t ready to leave Sachin’s hand.
It’s coming too slow
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s first Test series down under and after securing a duck in the first innings of the Perth Test, the Mumbai batter smashed 161 in India’s second essay. During his knock, he tried to pull Mitchell Starc’s leg, saying, ‘It’s coming too slow’. It wasn’t a great outing for the left-arm pacer as he picked just 1 for 111.
Ashwin Calling It Quits
This year saw a legend of the game silently stepping away from the game after serving the country for 14 years. Ashwin retired as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests after Anil Kumble. The veteran offspinner announced his retirement at a press conference after the third India vs Australia Test at The Gabba ended in a draw.
‘I Only Believe On Jassi Bhai’
An overwhelmed Mohammed Siraj gave us an iconic line that ended up summarising the importance of Jasprit Bumrah to the Indian team. Bumrah was incredible during the T20 World Cup and won player-of-the-tournament award.
We also believe in Jassi bhai too.
