Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli T20 world cup
Indian cricket’s two best heroes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired from T20 international cricket. The team defeated South Africa in the final to win the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. Virat Kohli, who struggled throughout the tournament, played a match-winning innings in the final. On the other hand, master of strategy Rohit Sharma weaved an impenetrable net on the field and when he became the world champion, both of them hugged each other on the field and became emotional. There were tears in their eyes. They were crying. These were of both happiness and sorrow. They announced retirement.
virat kohli and rohit sharma t20 retirement
They knew that they would no longer be seen in this format in the blue jersey, but what can be done. They also know. This is the story. Whose career begins. The end is certain. This career also had to be said goodbye sometime. There could not have been a more special day for this decision. These two players, who left their game at the top, made Indian cricket fans cry.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made everyone emotional
Kohli announced his retirement from T20 International cricket shortly after India ended their 11-year wait for an ICC trophy, while skipper Rohit Sharma also broke the same news shortly after. Both knew that this was the last time they would be wearing the India jersey in T20 International cricket, whether the team wins or loses. There was no one in Barbados who was not emotional after seeing what Rohit, Virat and the Indian team did together.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma kept crying while hugging
Even a tearful Rohit hugged Kohli tightly while the two cried together on the historic occasion. After a poor performance in the tournament, Kohli saved his best performance for the championship match. Kohli kept India’s innings moving at a steady pace after the team lost three wickets in the powerplay. He started the innings by hitting three fours in the first over and completed his half-century off 49 balls before picking up the pace in the final overs.
He won the Player of the Match award after scoring 76 runs from 59 balls and helped India post a strong total of 176/7. After the match, Kohli announced his retirement from the T20I format, Rohit termed Kohli’s innings as very important and praised his efforts for the team over the years.
