India captain Rohit Sharma announces T20I retirement after World Cup glory.
Riding high on the momentum of India’s second T20 World Cup title win, captain Rohit Sharma joined veteran Virat Kohli in retiring from the shortest format.
Sharma, who played a crucial 92-run knock against Australia earlier, said there was no better moment than ending his T20I career as a champion.
The 35-year-old ends his stellar 159-match career as the format’s highest scorer, having amassed over 4200 runs while also holding the record for most centuries.
He had been part of India’s triumphant 2007 campaign as well, having grown from strength to strength over the years since his debut.
As captain in Australia, he remained ‘desperate’ to fulfill the title drought, lauding his teammates’ composure in nail-biting final moments against South Africa.
The defending of 16 runs in the last over against the in-form Proteas illuminated Sharma’s leadership and determination throughout his playing tenure.
Sharma’s illustrious journey is testimony to his class and dedication, making him a true T20I giant alongside outgoing colleague Kohli.
He will continue serving national colors in ODIs and Tests, having cemented his status as one of India’s most successful white-ball skippers.
