As the schedule for the high-octane T20 World Cup 2024 was unveiled, former Indian cricketer credited ex-India skipper MS Dhoni for the boom in the craze for T20 cricket in the country. Mahendra Singh Dhoni led the side to a historic victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. The win marked the start of what was called the ‘Dhoni era’.
T20 World Cup 2024: Gavaskar credits Dhoni for T20 success in India
Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar reflected on the role of the T20 World Cup 2007 in shaping the emergence of T20 cricket in India and the IPL. Recalling that he was present during the event in 2007, Gavaskar called it one of the most exciting times and that he had seen greats like MSD and Irfan Pathan play and win the trophy for India. the ex-India cricketer opined that the win helped boost T20 cricket in India as well as the prestigious IPL.
“I was present at the 2007 T20 World Cup, and it was one of the most exciting times. I’ve seen MS Dhoni and Irfan Pathan playing on the field and winning for India. Clearly, from there, the craze for T20 boomed in India. Before that, nobody was very well-versed with this format. That win of India helped IPL as well to take off in India,” Gavaskar said.
What is India’s schedule at the T20 WC?
India will have another shot at redeeming themselves. The ICC has announced the T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule with India beginning their campaign against Ireland on June 5. India will play all their Group Stage matches in the USA with the blockbuster IND vs PAK set for June 9 in New York.
India Schedule for T20 World Cup 2024
- India vs Ireland on June 5 (New York)
- India vs Pakistan on June 9 (New York)
- India vs USA on June 12 (New York)
- India vs Canada on June 15 (Florida)
