IPL 2024 curtains came down and focus now shifted to the forthcoming T20 World Cup. However, there are already chats held about whether India can finally break their decade long “drought” of ICC Trophies.
The team led by Rohit Sharma has already landed in USA, though they have been disturbed by unfavorable weather conditions.
In an online video which has gone viral on social media, Rahul Dravid and Rohit were seen standing on a busy street in New York City waiting for a cab during torrential rains that had hit the city.
In spite of the fact that it was still pouring mercilessly, Rohit and Dravid stayed calm with eyes scanning for any vacant taxi.
At last, as captured in the video, they spot a taxi coming towards them and immediately beckon for its driver to stop. The duo then hurries into the car without hesitation.
India will play just one warm-up match against Bangladesh at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 1st. Their campaign commences on June 5th at New York against Ireland who are Group A opponents before playing Pakistan nine days later.
On June 12th India face co-hosts USA in New York before travelling to Florida to play Canada on June 15th : completing their league matches of Group A taking place there
India won the first ever T20 world cup in 2007 and are looking forward to winning it again for only the second time during this tournament.