The Indian cricket team’s captain, Rohit Sharma, made the symbolic and unforgettable decision to eat some grass from the Barbados pitch in order to bring a little piece of Kensington Oval with him. This unique celebration was sparked by fans’ reactions on social media following India’s exciting seven-run victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on June 29, Saturday.
A Historic Win and a Unique Celebration
The International Cricket Council (ICC) released a video on Sunday highlighting Rohit Sharma’s distinctive celebration after India won their second T20 World Cup. On the pitch where the historic victory was achieved, the Indian captain was observed picking a few strands of grass and consuming them. After giving the pitch a pat in remembrance, he left. Fans responded to this odd deed on social media with enthusiasm as it rapidly went viral.
Fans React to Rohit Sharma Eating Barbados Soil
A lot of attention was drawn to the video of Rohit respecting the pitch by eating the soil from Barbados. Social media was flooded with reactions from cricket fans hailing Rohit’s kind deed and his emotional bond with the game and the venue.
The Match Recap
Even though Rohit Sharma just scored nine runs on the day, his leadership was crucial. With his outstanding 76-run innings, Virat Kohli enabled India to set a goal of 177. Up until the sixteenth over, South Africa looked certain to win, Heinrich Klaasen being a serious threat. However the Indian bowlers, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, maintained composure to help India secure a historic victory.
A Farewell to T20I Cricket
Post-match, Rohit Sharma announced that this was his last T20I game, marking the end of an illustrious career in the shortest format. “That was my last game as well. Honestly, I have enjoyed it since the time I started playing this format. There is no better time to say goodbye to this format. I have loved every moment of it. I started my India career playing this format. This is what I wanted to do. Win the Cup and say goodbye,” Rohit expressed, even as reporters in Barbados urged him to continue playing.
In a surprising twist, Virat Kohli also announced his retirement from T20I cricket alongside Rohit, making the victory even more poignant for Indian cricket fans.
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