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Rohit Sharma retires from India T20 cricket after T20 World Cup victory

Rohit Sharma retires from India T20 cricket after T20 World Cup victory

Rohit Sharma announces his retirement from T20 internationals following India's successful T20 World Cup campaign, joining Virat Kohli in stepping away from the format.

India captain Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from T20 internationals, following the successful campaign in the T20 World Cup where they emerged victorious. Rohit's decision comes shortly after Virat Kohli also stepped down from the format. Virat Kohli played a crucial role in the final against South Africa, scoring a match-winning 76 runs in his final T20 international match. India secured a seven-run victory at the Kensington Oval. In an emotional moment after being named Player of the Match, Kohli expressed his farewell to T20 cricket, passing the baton to the next generation. Kohli ends his T20 career with remarkable statistics, accumulating 4,188 runs in 125 matches at a strike rate of 137. Soon after, Rohit Sharma, with 4,231 runs in 159 matches including five centuries, followed suit in retirement, joining Kohli in the decision. Both players will continue representing India in Test and ODI cricket disciplines. In a press conference after the final match, Rohit bid adieu to T20 internationals, expressing his love for the format and satisfaction in achieving the World Cup title. India celebrated their first global title since 2013, showcasing exceptional performances from Kohli and Rohit. Kohli, despite a lackluster tournament, delivered a stellar performance in the final, guiding India to their highest T20 World Cup final total of 176-7. The victory was a culmination of determination and perseverance, with Kohli leading from the front and securing the Player of the Match award for his pivotal innings of 76 runs off 59 balls. The win marked a significant milestone for Indian cricket, with Kohli expressing his gratitude and fulfillment in achieving the team's goal of winning an ICC tournament. His retirement from T20 cricket had been anticipated, and Kohli reflected on the surreal moment of triumph. It was indeed a memorable day for Indian cricket as they triumphed on the global stage once again.
Source: ALJAZEERA
Source: ALJAZEERA

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