Virat Kohli (L) and Rohit Sharma© AFPaa
The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) has paid heartfelt tribute to 2 stalwarts of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, on their T20Is retirement after the historic seven-run win over South Africa within the T20 World Cup ultimate on Saturday. After the conclusion of the match, Kohli introduced that it was his ultimate T20I recreation and was later joined by captain Rohit, who additionally bid adieu to the format within the post-match press convention. “An Period Comes To An Finish in T20Is! The Aura Will Keep Ceaselessly! 2 Legends of the sport. Thanks, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli,” BCCI wrote on X.
An Period Comes To An Finish in T20Is!
The Aura Will Keep Ceaselessly!
Legends of the sport
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Thanks, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli #T20WorldCup | #TeamIndia | #SAvIND | @ImRo45 | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/SD7wCmofZO
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 30, 2024
Each Kohli and Rohit had blistering T20I careers for India and the previous represented the nation in every of the T20 World Cups thus far after making his debut in opposition to South Africa in 2007.
Kohli’s T20 journey started in June 2010. Over 14 years, he featured in 125 T20Is, amassing 4188 runs, which included one century and 38 half-centuries. His relentless dedication and keenness for the sport made him the second-highest run-getter in T20Is, simply behind his teammate Rohit Sharma.
However, Rohit’s illustrious T20I profession ended because the format’s highest scorer, amassing 4231 runs in 159 matches. He additionally holds the document for essentially the most centuries in T20 internationals, with 5 to his identify. His T20I journey started with the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, the place he was a key participant in India’s first title win. Now, as captain, he has led India to their second title, additional cementing his legacy.
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