India captain Rohit Sharma discovered a novel strategy to have fun the group’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph on Saturday. Up in opposition to South Africa within the last at Barbados, Rohit’s males secured a nervy victory to finish the group’s 11-year await an ICC title. As tears of pleasure flew all throughout the Indian camp, Rohit determined to make the second part of him for eternity as he determined to every some sand from the pitch the place he last gained an ICC title as a captain.

In a video shared by ICC, Rohit could possibly be seen lifting sand from the Bardbaos pitch on which India and South Africa squared off within the last. The Hitman than put the sand in his mouth. This is the video:

After the tip of the match, Rohit additionally introduced his retirement from T20Is within the press convention.

“This was my final recreation as nicely,” the captain mentioned in his post-match press convention, referring to an identical announcement that Virat Kohli had earlier made.

“I’ve loved it for the reason that time I began enjoying this format. No higher time to say goodbye to this format. I’ve liked each second of this. That is what I wished – I wished to win the cup,” Rohit mentioned as he saluted the room and acquired a rousing applause from the media.

Rohit additionally expressed his gratitude in direction of head coach Rahul Dravid who finish his teaching stint with the win.

“What he has completed for Indian cricket for the previous 20, 25 years, this was the one factor left. I’m very completely satisfied on behalf of the complete group that we might do that for him,” Rohit mentioned.

Rohit additionally had a particular reward in retailer for Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.

“I’m very fortunate to have gamers like this in my squad, gamers who’re enjoying for me and Workforce India – actually, actually grateful and grateful as nicely,” he added.

When requested if it was the head of his profession, Rohit agreed.

“This must be the best time. I can say that. It is solely due to how desperately I wished to win this. All of the runs that I’ve scored in all these years, it does matter however I am not large on stats and all of that. Profitable video games for India, profitable trophies for India – that’s what I sit up for on a regular basis,” Rohit mentioned.