In a stunning stream of events, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah’s bold prophecy months ago has become the talk of the cricketing world. All thanks to Ravi Shastri who reminded everyone of Shah’s prediction. “Everybody had been waiting for my statement on the World Cup. In 2023, India did not win the World Cup after winning 10 matches straight, but we won hearts. But I want to make a promise that in 2024, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India will win the T20 World Cup in Barbados,” Shah had declared confidently in February.
Fast forward to Saturday’s gripping final in Barbados, and Shah’s words have turned into reality before the whole world. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian team found themselves in a nail-biting situation, needing 30 runs off the last 30 balls to break an 11-year ICC trophy drought and secure their second Men’s T20 World Cup title. It was then that Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah rose to the occasion, delivering a stunning turnaround that left Indian fans jumping and cheering in their seats.
As scenes of jubilation and emotion unfolded on the field after India’s triumphant victory, former India head coach Ravi Shastri couldn’t help but acknowledge Shah’s foresight and dubbed him ‘Nostradamus’ for his uncanny prediction.
Shah’s confidence in Rohit Sharma’s leadership and the team’s abilities has not only been vindicated but has also ignited a wave of celebration and pride across the nation.