After an intense first half of 2024, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma is finally having a well-earned vacation with his family. Playing consecutive games, the team has been winning, most notably the recently finished T20 World Cup in which they defeated South Africa.
Dream Comes True After Near Misses
Rohit finally lifted the coveted trophy last month after leading India to the finals of both the ICC World Test Championship and ODI World Cup in 2023. However, they fell short on both occasions, finishing as runners-up. But the wait was worth it, as they dominated the 2024 T20 World Cup, remaining unbeaten until the final nail-biting match.
A Dramatic Finish and Grand Celebrations
With South Africa requiring 16 runs in the last over, the T20 World Cup final was an exciting match. Thankfully, Suryakumar Yadav’s incredible catch of David Miller effectively sealed the deal for the Indian supporters. When the winning squad returned to India, they were greeted like heroes. They held a victory parade in Mumbai and a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rohit Sharma Credits Fans and Team Effort
Rohit thanked the BCCI and the fans during a felicitation ceremony. Although the supporters had been waiting for the trophy for eleven years, he recognised that their passion to win may have been greater than the team’s! He also commended Hardik Pandya for delivering a vital final over under extreme pressure and Suryakumar Yadav for his game-winning catch.
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