Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have announced their retirement from T20 matches after leading India to a thrilling World Cup victory. Following the final match against South Africa, Kohli revealed his decision to retire, emphasizing that he would have stepped down regardless of the result. Kohli shone in his last game, scoring 76 runs off 59 balls and earning the Player of the Match title.
At the post-match press conference, Indian captain Rohit Sharma also declared his retirement from T20 cricket, stating that the World Cup final was his last match. Rohit, who took over the captaincy from MS Dhoni, has earned accolades for his leadership, culminating in this World Cup win for India.
India secured a 7-run victory over South Africa in a nail-biting final held in Barbados. Jasprit Bumrah, India’s star bowler, was named the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional performance throughout the series.
The retirement of these two cricket giants marks the end of an era for Indian T20 cricket, leaving fans with lasting memories of their contributions and successes.