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  • Afghanistan Players Celebrate DJ Bravo Style, Dance To ‘Champion’ Song After Historic Win Against Australia In T20 WC 2024- WATCH | Cricket News

    The Afghanistan cricket team made history in the T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating former champions Australia by 21 runs in a Super 8 match on Saturday. Afghanistan team players had a wi a massive celebration after their impressive victory. They defeated Australia by 21 runs, marking their first-ever win against the Aussies and keeping their semifinal hopes alive. Following a loss to India in their previous game, Afghanistan knew they needed a win against Australia to stay in the competition. They achieved this goal with strong performances from Gulbadin Naib, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Ibrahim Zadran.

    Both Afghanistan openers scored fifties, providing a strong start against Australia. Later, the bowlers played a crucial role, with Naib taking four wickets and Naveen grabbing three, limiting Australia to just 127 runs. Earlier, Afghanistan had set a target of 148-6, setting the stage for their memorable victory and securing their place in the tournament’s history.

    Afghanistan Team Celebration DJ Bravo Style

    The players celebrated on the field and continued their jubilation in the team bus, as shared by former captain Mohammad Nabi in a video on Instagram. They were seen singing and dancing to ‘Champion’, a song belonging to their bowling coach Dwayne Bravo, who had recently joined the team as a consultant.

    The celebrations of Dwayne Bravo and Afghanistan team after won against Australia.

    -DJ Bravo singing his Champion Song. pic.twitter.com/yPpT8LpNIn — Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) June 23, 2024

    Celebrations In Afghanistan

    Cricket fans converge in large numbers in Khost province to celebrate #AfghanAtalan’s historic win over Australia in the #T20WorldCup. #AFGvAUS ​​| #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/F22TvOoDRq

    — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) June 23, 2024

    The Afghanistan Cricket Board, known as ACB, shared photos from Khost Province where cricket fans gathered to celebrate Afghanistan’s historic victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup.

    Afghanistan’s Incredible Campaign

    In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan has been enjoying a remarkable journey. They clinched the second position in Group C with victories over New Zealand, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea, while suffering a lone defeat to co-hosts West Indies. This achievement propelled them into the Super 8 stage, where they are placed in Group 1 alongside India, Australia, and Bangladesh.

    Following a setback in their opening Super 8 encounter against India, Afghanistan bounced back emphatically with a memorable victory against Australia, rejuvenating their prospects for a spot in the semifinals. Currently standing third in the group with one win and one loss, they maintain a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.650.

    Afghanistan’s next crucial encounter, slated for June 24 in St Vincent’s Kingstown, sees them facing Bangladesh. Rashid Khan and his team are optimistic about their chances and will be hoping for an India victory over Australia to enhance their chances of securing a top-two finish in Group 1 during the Super 8 stage.

    If Mitchell Marsh’s team fails to beat India, Afghanistan will advance to the semifinals, while the 2021 T20 World Cup champions will be eliminated. Rashid Khan’s team also needs to win their upcoming match against Bangladesh to strengthen their chances further.

  • WATCH: MS Dhoni's Joyful Celebration After Hitting DJ Bravo For Six During CSK Training Goes Viral | cricket news

    Since the inception of the tournament in 2008, Dhoni has remained an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Last season, his team clinched the championship for the fifth time by defeating the Gujarat Giants in the final, a feat shared only with the Mumbai Indians. At 42, he embraced his long-haired look reminiscent of his early days when he emerged as a dynamic striker in 2004. However, it's not just his hairstyle that evokes nostalgia among fans; Dhoni has been consistently seen honing his skills in the nets, reliving the big shots that defined his vintage years.

    Bowling from around the wicket, Bravo cleverly delivered a slower ball aimed towards a wide line, a common tactic employed by fast bowlers to contain Dhoni during the latter stages of an innings. However, Dhoni anticipated the move and swiftly shuffled across, unleashing a powerful stroke over mid-wicket. Bravo, seemingly in good spirits, put his hands on his head in mock disbelief, while Dhoni celebrated the shot by raising both his hands along with his bat in triumph. (WATCH: All Well At MI As Hardik Pandya Hugs Rohit Sharma Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener Vs Gujarat Titans)

    Watch the video here:

    Thala Dhoni's celebration after hitting a six against DJ Bravo @MSDhoni #MSDhoni #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/Yn8vTdn5Mx DHONI Er (@TheDhoniEra) March 20, 2024

    Cricket remains integral but “not everything” for MS Dhoni, says his former India teammate Zaheer Khan of the man with a penchant for catching the world off-guard and an eagerness to explore various avenues. At 42, the two-time World Cup winning captain Dhoni is gearing up to lead Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming IPL.

    The charismatic former India skipper had quit international cricket four years back.

    “MS Dhoni understood a long time ago that he is passionate about cricket and it is an integral part of his life. But it couldn't be everything,” Zaheer said in an episode dedicated to the Dhoni on JioCinema.

    Besides his World Cup triumphs and India's march to the world number one position in Tests, Dhoni has led CSK to a joint-record five IPL titles, having taken on the top leadership role from the league's inaugural edition in 2008. (IPL 2024: With Likes Of Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran In Batting Lineup, What Role Will KL Rahul Play? SWOT Analysis Of LSG)

    Zaheer said, “When you're playing, switching off (from the game) is very important. Cricket is not everything. Every cricketer has to face this eventually.”

    “When you step away from the game, you may not have a lot of options. We've seen many athletes struggle after retiring because they gave everything to the game, and when they left it, they didn't know what to do. In this sense, MS Dhoni understood a long time ago that he is passionate about cricket and it is an integral part of his life. But it couldn't be everything.”He keeps doing things outside of the sport. For example, his interest in bikes. He's always researching them.”

    Speaking about Dhoni, ex-India and CSK all-rounder Suresh Raina said he wants his former teammate to continue playing in IPL for another five years. (IPL 2024: Alan Walker Congratulates Virat Kohli For Becoming Father Once Again, Video Goes Viral – WATCH)

    “The biggest question is who'll be their next captain? Even if MS Dhoni stepped away as captain, he'll be in the dugout whether it's as a mental toughness coach or just for his presence. But the question is, who is he going to nurture? This is a pivotal year for CSK. Who does MS have his eyes on? Ruturaj Gaikwad is a good option. This year is a very important year for CSK, more than for MS Dhoni. Because we'll see who he is going to select as his deputy and probably say: 'You handle this now, I've been looking after the team since 2008. You take care of the yellow, I will wear the jersey and sit in the dressing room',” Raina. said.

    “It's important now to see how he plans for the future. He's 42 years old. I would love to see him play for five more years, or at least two or three more years.” (With PTI inputs)