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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Retirement "Shocks" Mohammed Shami, Veteran Pacer Says This

After Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from the T20Is, fast bowler Mohammed Shami expressed his shock, saying filling their places in the team is going to be tough task. Shortly after India won its second T20 World Cup with a seven-run win over South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Kohli was adjudged the Player-of-the-Match award for his 59-ball 76 and said this was the last T20 of his international career. The right-hander ended his T20I career as India's second-highest run-scorer in the format, through 4188 runs in 125 games at an average of 48.69 and strike rate of 137.04.

India vs Zimbabwe: Ruturaj Gaikwad's Honest Take On Demotion In Batting Border

India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad knows well that it will be "tough" and "hard" to replace retired Virat Kohli at number three spot in T20Is and said he is just focusing on making valuable contributions with the bat in whatever position the team leadership deems fit. The retirement of Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja from the shortest format following the T20 World Cup triumph has opened the doors for the upcoming players and Gaikwad is one such talented batter who has the potential to seal the No. 3 spot. "This is a big topic and I think it's not the right point to think about it. To even compare with him (Kohli) or try to fill in his shoes is relatively very tough and very hard," Gaikwad said on the eve of the third T20I against Zimbabwe.

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav Dance On Beats Of Dhol; Fans Go Berserk

Team India received a rousing welcome on their arrival in New Delhi on Thursday morning. After the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, Rohit Sharma and co finally reached India through a special charted flight, arranged by the BCCI. Upon their arrival, fans gathered in large numbers, holding placards to welcome the World champions. The fans fought against rainy weather of Delhi and reached early morning to get glimpse of their favourite players. After landing at the Delhi airport, the players, their families and the staff members boarded the team bus and headed to ITC Maurya hotel

PM Narendra Modi Receives His Own Team India Jersey With A Special Number

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Roger Binny and Secretary Jay Shah gifted 'NAMO 1' jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday. BCCI took to social media and shared a photo of Roger Binny and Jay Shah gifting the Indian Cricket Team jersey to PM Modi with the caption that reads, "The triumphant Indian Cricket Team met with the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, at his official residence today upon arrival. Sir, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your inspiring words and the invaluable support you have provided to #TeamIndia. Jai Hind," the Indian Cricket Board wrote on X.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Polishes T20 World Cup Trophy, Heartwarming Video Goes Viral

Team India's incredible 2024 T20 World Cup win celebration saw tens of thousands, if not lakhs, of fans gather on the streets of Mumbai, along the Marine Drive. The celebration was particularly special to Rohit Sharma, who is now able to forget the agony of the lost ODI World Cup final in 2023, and celebrate his first ICC title as captain. One heartwarming video of Rohit with the T20 World Cup trophy has gone viral on social media, where the Indian captain is seen polishing the trophy.

Watch: With Special Message For Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid's Final Speech As Head Coach

India head coach Rahul Dravid signed off from his coaching stint with a trophy in his hand as the team defeated South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. The summit clash between the two team also proved to be a farewell game for many as the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja also announced their retirement from the shortest format in international cricket. As the team gathered in the dressing room after the final, Dravid gave a riveting speech with a special message for skipper Rohit Sharma.

Maldives Tourism Invites Team India To Celebrate Its T20 World Cup Triumph

The recently-crowned T20 world champion Indian cricket team has been invited to celebrate its triumph in Maldives by the country's tourism association and its marketing and public relations corporation. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team won the trophy in Barbados after beating South Africa by seven runs in the final on June 29. "Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) have jointly extended a special and open invitation to the Indian National Cricket Team," the two bodies said in a joint statement.

VVS Laxman Hails Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma For "Special Gesture" To Rahul Dravid After T20 World Cup Win

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman stated that it was a great gesture by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to hand over the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy to Rahul Dravid. It was a special moment for India in Barbados as they ended their 13-year-long drought of an ICC World Cup following a slender 7-run win over South Africa. Dravid celebrated by jumping out of his chair, expressing the relief and joy that millions of Indian fans across the world were feeling.

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Retirement "Shocks" Mohammed Shami, Veteran Pacer Says This

India vs Zimbabwe: Ruturaj Gaikwad's Honest Take On Demotion In Batting Border

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav Dance On Beats Of Dhol; Fans Go Berserk

PM Narendra Modi Receives His Own Team India Jersey With A Special Number

Watch: Rohit Sharma Polishes T20 World Cup Trophy, Heartwarming Video Goes Viral

Watch: With Special Message For Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid's Final Speech As Head Coach

Maldives Tourism Invites Team India To Celebrate Its T20 World Cup Triumph

VVS Laxman Hails Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma For "Special Gesture" To Rahul Dravid After T20 World Cup Win