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On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Quitting T20Is, Gautam Gambhir's Honest ODI, Test Verdict

Gautam Gambhir, who is the frontrunner to replace Rahul Dravid as India head coach, congratulated Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for bowing out of T20Is with a World Cup win, saying their exit was better than pre-written script. After playing a critical role in India's T20 World Cup win both Kohli and Rohit called time on their respective careers in the shortest format. “They have retired with the World Cup win, and probably better than any script that was written. Both players are great. They have done a lot for Indian cricket, and congratulate them and wish them all the best,” Gambhir told PTI videos.

T20 World Cup: 'Anchor' Virat Kohli And 'Captain' Rohit Sharma Get Call From PM Modi. This Happened

The Indian cricket team brought an end to their 17-year wait of winning the T20 World Cup, as they defeated South Africa in the final of the 2024 edition in Barbados. Having last tasted success in the format back in 2007, India's moment of history was pinned on the shoulders of veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Greetings poured in from all corners of the country on Team India's win, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sharing details from his telephonic conversation with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid after the memorable triumph.

Koi 'Ro-Ko' Na: In Triumph And Retirement, Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Stick Together

As characters, they are like chalk and cheese just as any 'vada pao' loving Mumbaikar and a 'chhole-bhature' craving Delhiite are expected to be. But for every graceful cover drive, there is always a pull shot executed with panache, and that's why Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, for the last decade and half, have complemented each other -- in dejection, triumph and now in T20 International retirement. Together, they make the word contrast come alive -- Kohli bringing in the darker shades with his dogged intensity in pursuit of excellence and Rohit with those pastel shades which manifest calm amid the storm.

Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli clinch T20 World Cup title for India

India ended their decade long wait for a major title as they kept their cool in a sensational clash against South Africa, securing a narrow seven-run win in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Cry In Each Other's Arms, Sign Off From T20Is With Historic Win

Indian cricket saw two of its finest heroes -- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma -- sign from T20Is as the team lifted the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 trophy, beating Australia in the final. Kohli, whose form was a matter of concern the entire match, shifted gears in the final to produce a match-winning knock. Not long after India ended their 11-year wait for an ICC trophy, Kohli announced his decision to quit T20 internationals, while skipper Rohit Sharma also broke a similar news just moments later. The duo knew that this was the last time they were wearing the India jersey in T20Is, no matter if the team wins or loses.

Watch: A Rare Sight, Rahul Dravid Roars As Virat Kohli Hands Him T20 World Cup Trophy

It was indeed an emotional moment for the Indian cricket team as well as its fans and the management staff as the side lifted a T20 World Cup trophy after a gap of 17 years. It was also India's first ICC trophy after 11 years. It was a thrilling final at Kensington Oval in Barbados as India edged past South Africa by a narrow margin of 7 runs to clinch their second title, having won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2007.

Watch: Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Proud India Flag Moment With T20 World Cup Trophy In Hand

The T20 World Cup 2024 culminated for Team India with a resounding victory against South Africa in the final on Saturday. While Virat Kohli played an influential knock with the bat, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya delivered with the ball to help the team take the trophy home. Soon after India ended their 11-year wait for an ICC title, Kohli announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game in international cricket. Rohit did the same a little later, at the post-match press conference.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Series Of Emotions As India Lift T20 World Cup After 17 Years

It was a super emotional moment for Rohit Sharma on Saturday when India lifted the T20 World Cup title after 17 years. The Indian team defeated South Africa by a narrow seven-run margin in the final that almost slipped away from their grip. India captain Rohit was about to lose a third ICC final in around a year's time, but this time a different fate was awaiting the skipper. As things turned out, India managed to eke out a win and Rohit found no bounds of his joy. Check it all here -

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On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Quitting T20Is, Gautam Gambhir's Honest ODI, Test Verdict

T20 World Cup: 'Anchor' Virat Kohli And 'Captain' Rohit Sharma Get Call From PM Modi. This Happened

Koi 'Ro-Ko' Na: In Triumph And Retirement, Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Stick Together

Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli clinch T20 World Cup title for India

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Cry In Each Other's Arms, Sign Off From T20Is With Historic Win

Watch: A Rare Sight, Rahul Dravid Roars As Virat Kohli Hands Him T20 World Cup Trophy

Watch: Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Proud India Flag Moment With T20 World Cup Trophy In Hand

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Series Of Emotions As India Lift T20 World Cup After 17 Years