BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that Rohit Sharma will continue leading the Indian cricket team in the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final, if they qualify. Shah expressed confidence in Rohit’s leadership, aiming for victories in both tournaments.
Shubman Gill, set to lead a young Indian team in Zimbabwe, acknowledges the pressure of replacing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as T20I openers. He aims to build his own legacy without focusing on replicating their achievements, while focusing on giving younger players valuable international experience during the series.
The Indian cricket team, victorious in the T20 World Cup, arrived in Delhi on Thursday after a delayed return due to Hurricane Beryl in Barbados. They were greeted by enthusiastic fans and are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi before celebrating with a victory parade and felicitation ceremony in Mumbai.
The Indian T20 World Cup winning team has returned to India on a special Air India chartered flight. The flight, with a call sign signifying the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024, has become the most tracked flight on the flightradar website. The team will be greeted by a packed schedule upon their arrival, including a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a celebratory roadshow in Mumbai.
India’s triumphant T20 World Cup win in Barbados saw the curtain fall on the T20I careers of two of the sport’s greatest, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While Rohit ends his T20 journey as the format’s highest scorer, Kohli leaves with a record-breaking 16th Player of the Match award in T20Is. Their contrasting styles, both crucial to India’s success, leave a legacy of innovation and evolution in the shortest format.
Outgoing India coach Rahul Dravid shared in his farewell speech how Rohit Sharma’s request to continue after the ODI World Cup final defeat played a pivotal role in his decision to remain at the helm for the T20 World Cup. He expressed gratitude to the team and the BCCI for the experience and praised the players’ resilience and collective efforts, particularly their ability to overcome past disappointments and clinch the title.
Legendary music composer and singer AR Rahman paid tribute to Team India’s T20 World Cup victory by releasing a celebratory video of his song ‘Team India Hain Hum’. The Oscar-winning singer expressed his joy for the team’s triumph, which ended a 17-year wait for the trophy.
Rohit Sharma, the elegant batsman and captain extraordinaire, has bid farewell to the T20I format after a glorious 17-year journey. His contributions extend beyond his batting brilliance, as he shaped India’s fearless approach and guided them to a World Cup victory. While his journey in the shortest format comes to an end, Rohit remains focused on achieving more in the other formats.
India clinched its second T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. The victory marked the end of an era as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20Is, leaving a path for a new generation of players to take the reins. Meanwhile, England and Australia faced disappointing exits, prompting discussions about their future strategies. The tournament’s expansion to 20 teams brought new excitement and unpredictability, highlighting the global growth of the sport.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 internationals after guiding India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the final. This win marks India’s fourth T20 World Cup title, with Sharma playing a crucial role in the team’s success.
