NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its deep appreciation for the contributions of two giants in Indian cricket history, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The acknowledgment came after India’s thrilling seven-run victory against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday.

Following the match, Kohli revealed his decision to retire from T20I cricket. In the post-match press conference, captain Rohit Sharma also announced his retirement from the format, joining Kohli in bidding farewell to T20Is.

“An Era Comes To An End in T20Is! The Aura Will Stay Forever! 2 Legends of the game. Thank you, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli,” BCCI wrote.

Both Kohli and Rohit have had remarkable T20I careers for India, with both players making significant contributions to the team’s success. Kohli, who made his debut against South Africa in 2007, represented India in all the T20 World Cups held so far.

Kohli’s T20I journey commenced in June 2010, and over the course of 14 years, he played in 125 matches, accumulating an impressive 4188 runs. His consistent performances included one century and 38 half-centuries, showcasing his unwavering commitment to the game.

Rohit, on the other hand, concluded his illustrious T20I career as the format’s leading run-scorer, having amassed 4231 runs in 159 matches. He also holds the record for the most centuries in T20 internationals, with five to his name.

Rohit’s T20I journey started with the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, where he played a crucial role in India’s first title victory. Now, as the captain of the Indian team, he has led them to their second T20 World Cup title, further solidifying his legacy in the format.