Virat Kohli, India’s batting stalwart, arrived at the ITC Maurya Hotel in Delhi after announcing his retirement from T20 Internationals following India’s second T20 World Cup win. Kohli played a crucial role in the victory, scoring a match-winning 76 runs off 59 balls with two sixes and six fours. His performance lifted India from a precarious start to a formidable total of 176 for seven.
Kohli was awarded the Man of the Match and confirmed that it was his last T20I game for India. He expressed his gratitude for achieving the desired goal of winning the T20 World Cup. Kohli also acknowledged that his retirement was no secret and that it was time for the next generation to lead India’s T20 cricket forward.
Reflecting on the victory, Kohli mentioned the long wait for an ICC tournament victory and praised his teammate Rohit Sharma, who had played in nine T20 World Cups. He expressed his gratitude for the support and emotions surrounding the win, emphasizing the significance of the moment and the pride he felt in the team’s achievement.
