New Delhi: One year after that unforgettable night in Barbados when Suryakumar Yadav’s catch at long-off sealed India’s T20 World Cup victory, the Indian team reunited in Birmingham to celebrate. The BCCI shared a heartwarming video of the players cutting cakes and reliving memories, bringing smiles to fans who remember the nerves, the tears and the joy of finally lifting an ICC trophy after years of heartbreak.
As India prepares for the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston, the team took a pause from the grind to celebrate this special milestone together. Two cakes were brought out, one reading ‘Team India’ and the other ‘Champions T20 WC 2024’, symbolising that night when a generation of cricketers finally fulfilled a promise to themselves and to millions back home.
‘Paaji, kaato na…’
A light moment unfolded as players nudged each other to cut the cakes. Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj were seen urging one another with Arshdeep saying, “Paaji, kaato na,” summing up the playful hesitation in the room. It was Jasprit Bumrah who then stepped forward to cut the cake, just like he did under pressure a year ago when he bowled two clutch overs against South Africa, turning the final in India’s favour when the Proteas seemed set to chase down the target.
In Birmingham, bringing in one-year anniversary of #TeamIndia‘s T20 World Cup 🏆 Triumph!
Core memory 🥹 pic.twitter.com/FUUjbKdnHN
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 29, 2025
Siraj stepped in to cut the second cake while the team clapped and cheered, capturing a sense of togetherness that was at the heart of India’s T20 World Cup campaign.
Pant’s playful dig, Jadeja’s sharp response
Rishabh Pant who never misses a chance for banter reminded Ravindra Jadeja that the celebration also marked the one-year anniversary of Jadeja’s retirement from T20Is, alongside Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Jadeja was quick as ever shot back and reminded Pant and others that he still has plenty to contribute in the other two formats, ensuring the laughter continued around the table.
Memories that matter
The players fed each other cake, shared smiles and took a moment to remember what they achieved together. It was a reminder of why sport matters as it binds teams together and moments like these stay long after the trophies gather dust.
As India looks to bounce back in the England series after an opening defeat, this celebration may serve as a timely reminder of what this team can achieve when it comes together under pressure.