The Indian cricket team created history by defeating South Africa by 7 runs in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024, held at the Kensington Oval ground in Barbados. This victory marked the second time India has won the T20 World Cup, with Rohit Sharma leading the team to victory.
Under Sharma’s captaincy, India ended its long-standing drought of winning the ICC trophy. The win was a significant milestone for Sharma, who announced his retirement from T20 International cricket after the match. Sharma stated that there could not be a better time to take this decision, and he enjoyed every moment of his career in this format.
Sharma made his international cricket debut in the T20 format and started his career with the Indian team in this format. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play in this format and the timing of his retirement could not have been better.
Sharma also became the first captain to register 50 wins in T20 International cricket. Virat Kohli, who also announced his retirement from T20 International cricket, received the Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance in the final match.
The victory marked a significant moment in Indian cricket history, and Sharma’s retirement from T20 International cricket will be remembered as a highlight of his illustrious career.
I made my international cricket debut in this format
Sharma made his international cricket debut in the T20 format and started his career with the Indian team in this format. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play in this format and the timing of his retirement could not have been better.
Rohit is the first player to win 50 matches in T20 International as a captain
Sharma became the first captain to register 50 wins in T20 International cricket. His achievement is a testament to his leadership skills and his ability to motivate his team to victory.