In an unforgettable moment for cricket fans, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma jointly lifted the ICC T20 World Cup trophy during Team India’s victory parade in Mumbai on Thursday. The parade marked a grand celebration of India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup, which saw them outclass South Africa in a thrilling final at the Kensington Oval
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Traffic came to a standstill as jubilant fans thronged the streets to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes. The parade began from the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Nariman Point around 7:30 p.m. and moved towards Wankhede Stadium
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Kohli, known for his passionate and team-first mentality, called out to Rohit Sharma during the parade, inviting him to lift the coveted trophy together. This heartwarming gesture quickly became the talk of the town on social media, symbolizing the camaraderie and mutual respect between the two cricketing giants
Kohli and Sharma, both embracing the twilight phase of their illustrious careers, played pivotal roles in India’s World Cup campaign. Kohli regained his top form with a match-winning knock of 76 in the final, while Rohit led the team with three crucial half-centuries throughout the tournament. Their combined efforts ensured India’s second T20 World Cup title, and their leadership was instrumental in the team’s success
India’s journey to the title included a significant revenge victory over Australia in the rematch of the 2023 World Cup final. They went on to defeat England and South Africa in the knockout rounds, clinching the trophy in the Caribbean. The team’s triumphant return was slightly delayed as they were stranded for three days in Barbados before making it back to India
Barely an hour after the historic win, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 International cricket, ending his T20I career on a high note. Shortly after, Rohit Sharma also revealed that he had played his final T20I for India. Despite stepping away from the shortest format, both players will continue to contribute to Indian cricket in the traditional formats
As the victory parade continued, fans celebrated the monumental achievement, reliving India’s epic journey in the T20 World Cup. The event not only marked a significant triumph for Indian cricket but also highlighted the enduring legacy of two of its greatest players, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
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