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The announcement of the retirement of cricket greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Twenty20 international cricket made the win even more memorable. The legend himself, Sachin Tendulkar, honoured their remarkable accomplishments on social media. India defeated South Africa in a dramatic final to win the 2024 T20 World Cup and snap an 11-year trophy drought.
In a touching post, Sachin Tendulka praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli journey, emphasising their development, maturity, and eventual victory.
He acknowledged Rohit’s dedication and skill, which have greatly elevated the country’s standing, and congratulated him on his transformation from a bright young player to a skipper who has won a World Cup.
“I’ve seen firsthand how you developed from a bright young player to a captain who helped his country win a World Cup. Your extraordinary talent and steadfast dedication have made the country very proud. Taking 🇮🇳 to the T20 World Cup 🏆 triumph is the ideal way to cap off an incredible career. Bravo, Rohit “It was written on ‘X’.
Sachin said Virat Kohli a real cricket champion. He mentioned that Kohli demonstrated his greatness in the championship match, despite his early difficulties in the competition. In the lengthier forms of the game, Sachin expressed his wish that Kohli would keep winning matches for India.
“Virat Kohli, you have truly excelled in this field of sports. Even though you had a difficult time early in the competition, you showed last night why you are a true legend of the gentleman’s game. I have had the experience of competing in six World Cups and winning the last one. In the longer forms of the game, I hope to see you continue winning matches for India,” he continued.
Look at the post that follows:
𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍 𝐀 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇@ImRo45, I’ve witnessed your evolution from a promising youngster to a World Cup-winning captain from close quarters. Your unwavering commitment & exceptional talent have brought immense pride to the nation. Leading 🇮🇳 to a T20 World Cup 🏆 victory… pic.twitter.com/QSEui6Bq2K
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 30, 2024
With a vital 76 off 59 balls in the last game, Kohli shone and set a difficult goal of 177. Indian cricket supporters’ long-held dreams were realised when Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya produced outstanding performances in the last overs, securing the victory.
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An era in Indian T20 cricket has come to an end with the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. They have made enormous contributions, and their passing has left a legacy that will motivate next generations. Their victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup is a worthy homage to their commitment and talent, indelible marking their names in cricket history.
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