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Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, has expressed his feelings following India’s victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. India triumphed over South Africa by seven runs in the final held in Barbados, marking their second title in 17 years on June 29.
This victory, India’s fourth ICC title overall, was a culmination of years of effort and determination under Rohit’s leadership. Despite reaching the T20 World Cup final in 2022 and the finals of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) and the ODI World Cup in 2023 under his captaincy, the ultimate success had eluded them until now.
Reflecting on the emotional win, Rohit Sharma described it as a moment of immense significance. The captain was visibly moved, tears flowing as he dropped to his knees in jubilation on the Caribbean field where they raised the Indian flag. This triumph was a testament to the resilience and hard work of Rohit and his team over the past three years.
Beyond the victory itself, the day held poignant significance as both Rohit Sharma and his longtime teammate Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20 international cricket. This decision, anticipated but laden with emotion, marked the perfect culmination for the duo at the pinnacle of their careers in the shorter format.
Rohit Sharma also shared his sentiments on social media, posting a heartfelt image of himself lying on the field at Kensington Oval after India’s T20 World Cup 2024 final win over South Africa.
Rohit Sharma responded to India’s emotional triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024 with a poignant social media post. The image captured the Indian captain immersed in the historic moment, reflecting his deep emotional response—a culmination of years of unwavering dedication and perseverance finally bearing fruit.
The victory held profound significance for Rohit, resonating as a collective celebration for millions of fans. He acknowledged the depth of his emotions and the immense importance of the occasion.
In his post, Rohit Sharma expressed that he had a lot to convey, promising to share his thoughts with the fans soon. For now, he was simply savoring the fulfillment of a dream not just for himself, but for billions of Indian supporters. Notably, the talented right-handed batsman also made a significant contribution with the bat, amassing 257 runs across 8 innings during the tournament.
Accompanying the evocative picture on X platform, Rohit Sharma captioned it with heartfelt words: “This picture epitomises how I’m feeling right now. So many words but can’t find the right ones to express what yesterday meant to me but I will, and I will share them, but right now I’m basking in a dream come true for a billion of us.”
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