On Sunday, June 29, 2025, Team India took a break from their Test match preparations in Birmingham to celebrate the one-year anniversary of their 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. The joyous occasion, held at a restaurant in Birmingham, brought together key members of the victorious squad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a 110-minute video of the event on their social media platforms, capturing the team’s camaraderie and a hilarious exchange between Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja that left fans buzzing.
A Night of Nostalgia and Celebration
The Indian cricket team, currently in Birmingham for the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, gathered to relive their thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on June 29, 2024. This win, secured in Barbados, ended India’s 11-year ICC trophy drought and marked their second T20 World Cup title. The celebration featured two specially designed cakes—one labeled “Team India” and the other “Champions T20 WC 2024”—symbolizing the squad’s unity and success.
Pant and Jadeja’s Banter Goes Viral
The highlight of the evening was a light-hearted moment between wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. As Pant fed Jadeja a piece of cake, he teased, “Jaddu bhai ko happy retirement!”—referring to Jadeja’s retirement from T20 Internationals alongside Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the 2024 victory. Jadeja, ever quick-witted, retorted, “Ek hi format se liya hai abhi!” (I’ve only retired from one format so far!), reminding everyone of his continued presence in Tests and ODIs. The exchange sparked laughter among teammates and quickly became a fan favorite on social media.
Social Media Buzz and Fan Reactions
The BCCI’s video, captioned “In Birmingham, bringing in one-year anniversary of #TeamIndia’s T20 World Cup Triumph! Core memory,” garnered thousands of views within hours. Fans on platforms like X shared clips of Pant and Jadeja’s banter, with posts describing it as “pure dressing-room fun.” Memes celebrating Jadeja’s sharp comeback flooded social media, highlighting the team’s strong bond and endearing personalities that resonate with Indian cricket fans worldwide.
In Birmingham, bringing in one-year anniversary of #TeamIndia's T20 World Cup 🏆 Triumph!
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 29, 2025
Core memory 🥹 pic.twitter.com/FUUjbKdnHN
Reliving the 2024 T20 World Cup Glory
The Birmingham celebration allowed players like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Kuldeep Yadav to reflect on their 2024 heroics. Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India’s victory was powered by Virat Kohli’s match-winning half-century, Bumrah’s Player of the Series performance, and Suryakumar Yadav’s iconic catch to dismiss South Africa’s Klaasen. The video showed players playfully nudging Arshdeep to cut the cake, with Bumrah and Siraj eventually stepping up, adding to the evening’s jovial atmosphere.
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Inspiration for the Ongoing Test Series
Currently led by Shubman Gill in the Test series, India is looking to rebound after a loss in the first Test at Headingley. The absence of veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have retired from Tests, places greater responsibility on younger players like Pant, Jaiswal, and Gill. Jadeja, a vital all-rounder in the longer formats, will play a key role as India prepares for the second Test at Edgbaston, starting July 2, 2025. The anniversary celebration serves as a reminder of the team’s potential to overcome challenges.
A Testament to Team India’s Spirit
The Birmingham gathering was more than a nostalgic event; it showcased the unity and resilience that defined India’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign. The BCCI’s viral video and the Pant-Jadeja exchange have kept fans engaged, reinforcing the team’s enduring popularity. As India gears up for the next Test, the celebration has provided a morale boost, with the spirit of 2024 fueling their drive for success in 2025.