The cricket world was abuzz with emotions as Indian cricket icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bid farewell to T20 Internationals. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to express his heartfelt sentiments for the retiring duo.
Rohit, who played a pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup victory in 2007, led the team to another glorious win against South Africa after a 17-year gap. Sachin, also hailing from Mumbai like Rohit, praised the captain’s evolution as a batsman and a leader.
“@ImRo45, I’ve witnessed your evolution from a promising youngster to a World Cup-winning captain from close quarters,” wrote Sachin. “Your unwavering commitment & exceptional talent have brought immense pride to the nation. Leading India to a T20 World Cup victory is the perfect culmination of your stellar career. Well done, Rohit!”
Kohli, on the other hand, shone in the final match of the tournament, scoring a brilliant 76 runs. Tendulkar acknowledged Kohli’s resilience and compared his triumph in the sixth T20 World Cup appearance to his own wait for a World Cup trophy in 2011.
“@imVkohli, you have been a true champion of this sport. Last night you proved why you’re truly one of the greats,” said Tendulkar. He wished Kohli continued success in ODIs and Tests.
The match saw Hardik Pandya leading the bowling attack, with crucial support from Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh. A defining moment was Suryakumar Yadav’s spectacular catch that dismissed David Miller, ultimately securing India’s victory.
Congratulations to Rohit and Kohli on their T20 International careers, and best wishes for their future endeavors in cricket!