June 30, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. 'It is the perfect situation for me' - Rohit Sharma opens up on T20I retirement call post clinching T20 World Cup 2024

In a candid post-match conversation after the celebrations, Rohit shared with reporters that the decision to retire from T20Is had not been a premeditated one. (READ MORE)

2. Watch: India vs South Africa Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024 Final - Last Five Overs

With six wickets remaining, South Africa just needed to score run-a-ball after Klaasen and Miller had combined 38 runs in the previous two overs. (READ MORE)

3. T20 World Cup 2024: A West Indian redemption for Rahul Dravid that erased old Indian wounds

Rahul Dravid was seen celebrating wildly, as it was almost like the 17-year burden was lifted off his shoulders. (READ MORE)

4. 'Both the men and women in blue are doing wonders' - Netizens react as Sneh Rana, Sune Luus shine bright on Day 3 of Chennai Test

It was all about Rana in the first hour of Day 3, as she bagged five of the remaining six South African wickets to register her best bowling figures of 8/77 in 25.3 overs. (READ MORE)

5. 'You have been a true champion of this sport' - Sachin Tendulkar writes heartfelt post for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Sachin's heartfelt post celebrated Rohit and Virat's journey, highlighting their growth, maturity, and ultimate success. (READ MORE)

6. 'It is the perfect situation for me' - Rohit Sharma opens up on T20I retirement call post clinching T20 World Cup 2024

In a candid post-match conversation after the celebrations, Rohit shared with reporters that the decision to retire from T20Is had not been a premeditated one. (READ MORE)

7. T20 World Cup 2024: Suryakumar Yadav receives fielding medal from Jay Shah for match-defining catch in Barbados

As the team gave the fielding medal to the best fielder of the game, Suryakumar received the honour as BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, provided him with the award. (READ MORE)

8. 'You are excellence personified' - PM Modi's special message for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rahul Dravid after T20 World Cup win 

India's Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to congratulate the team, speaking to them over the phone on Sunday morning and praising their remarkable performance throughout the tournament. (READ MORE)

9. 'I am unemployed from next week, any offers?' - Rahul Dravid jokes as he ends his tenure with Indian Team on a high

Reflecting on his journey and the team's triumph, Dravid humorously acknowledged his impending departure, jesting about being unemployed from the following week and jokingly asking if there were any offers. (READ MORE)

10. Ravindra Jadeja hangs boots on T20I career a day after World Cup victory

Hours after Ravindra Jadeja rejoiced in utmost happiness with his second ICC trophy as a cricketer, the star all-rounder has now announced his retirement from the 20-over internationals. (READ MORE)