India Wins T20 World Cup Final Live: Ravindra Jadeja Joins Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in Retiring from T20Is
India emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa, with a thrilling match that saw the Indian team clinch their second T20 World Cup title. The match was not only a display of exceptional cricketing skills but also marked the end of an era for some of India’s cricketing legends.
After the match, captain Rohit Sharma and star player Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20Is, following in the footsteps of Ravindra Jadeja who also made a similar announcement. The emotional scenes on the field were further heightened by the departure of coach Rahul Dravid, who bid farewell to his role as the head of the Indian cricket team.
Despite a tense moment in the match where South Africa seemed to be gaining the upper hand, India’s bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya, staged a remarkable comeback in the death overs to secure the victory. The win not only brought joy to the Indian cricket fans but also garnered reactions from top personalities like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni.
With this victory, India has ended a drought of world titles, having previously lost in the World Test Championship final and the 50-over World Cup final. Captain Rohit Sharma expressed his pride in the team’s performance under pressure, highlighting their unity and determination to succeed.
As the celebrations continue, the cricketing world pays tribute to the retiring players and coach, acknowledging their contributions to Indian cricket. The T20 World Cup win will be remembered as a significant moment in Indian cricket history, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for the team.