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“Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have made a personal decision to retire from T20Is after our victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. It’s an emotional moment for all of us, but they have chosen a fitting time to step aside.
Their decision opens up opportunities for the younger generation to step up and lead the team in the shortest format of the game. It’s a natural progression in any sport, and we respect their contributions and the legacy they leave behind.”
“It is their personal decision. They have achieved a lot for India. I hope that youngsters will get good opportunities. They announced their retirement after winning the T20 World Cup and there is no better achievement than that.”
In his illustrious T20I career spanning 125 matches, Virat Kohli showcased his batting prowess, accumulating 4188 runs at an impressive average of 48.69 and a striking rate of 137.04. His contribution includes a memorable century, establishing him as India’s second-highest run-scorer in this format.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma, India’s T20I captain, concluded his remarkable stint as the leading run-getter in T20I history, amassing 4231 runs. His record-setting five centuries in T20Is, coupled with 32 fifties, highlight his dominance in the shortest format, boasting a career strike rate of 140.
We were desperate to win the World Cup- Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav reflected on India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024, emphasizing the team’s collective determination to clinch the championship. According to him, the aggressive approach adopted by the squad played a pivotal role in securing the victory. Yadav elaborated further, expressing how their relentless pursuit of excellence and strategic play on the field contributed to their success in the tournament. “It was a good approach. We were desperate to win the World Cup. We achieved what we wanted to.”
Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental in India’s triumphant campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024, making a significant impact with 10 crucial wickets during the Caribbean leg of the tournament. His stellar performance played a pivotal role in etching India’s name in the record books as champions of the prestigious event.
