Following India’s seven-run victory over South Africa in Barbados, Virat Kohli, the star batter, announced that the 2024 T20 World Cup would be his last as a player. In a post-match chat, Kohli expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play in his final T20 World Cup. He acknowledged the role of faith in his success, citing that there are days when runs seem impossible to come by, but then miracles happen.
Kohli emphasized the significance of the occasion, calling it a “now or never” situation for the team. Despite his announcement, Kohli confessed that his retirement from T20 cricket was not a secret within the team. He believed that it was time for the next generation of players to carry the torch and advance the T20 game.
Reflecting on the long-awaited ICC tournament victory, Kohli praised his teammate Rohit Sharma, who had played in nine T20 World Cups. Kohli’s departure marks the end of an era for Indian cricket as he passes the baton to younger players to continue success in T20 cricket. India’s seven-run victory over South Africa was an impressive feat achieved with great effort and dedication by all players involved.
