Despite India's decision not to send their cricket team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, several senior Indian sports journalists brought back numerous memories upon their return from Lahore. The cricket journalists Nikhil Naz and Vikrant Gupta chose to pursue a Pakistan visa despite the ICC’s announcement that Dubai would serve as the venue for India’s matches. Gupta understands cricket travel to Pakistan because he joined the Indian team during their 2004 and 2006 Pakistan tours. Gupta has become a household name
The year 2024 has been nothing but exceptional in Indian sports as players of different genres gave performances that captured the imagination of the masses. Whether it was grand international performances or in-between events that changed records, the year showed that India’s ascendancy on the world stage continues. India’s players took their game to cricket, sports, tennis or chess and won medals and trophies that will be cherished for generations. The country had a world-historic T20 World Cup win, a most successful Paralympic




