The beat South Africa by 7 runs in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 to hold the ICC title after 11 years. It was India’s second T20 World Cup title overall, and first after 17 years. After returning to India, the World Cup winners received a fantastic reception. Among many memorable moments, was the picture of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The two stars of Indian Cricket were holding the trophy together during the victory parade in an open bus in Mumbai.
A video recently shared by IPL franchise Mumbai Indians, recorded from a 360° camera held by Suryakumar Yadav, shows how Virat convinced Rohit for their iconic picture.
In the clip, Virat could be seen talking with Rohit in a convincing way, holding his hand and walking him to pose with the trophy in front of the fans.
After India’s T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados, Virat Kohli called his time on his T20I career, followed by Rohit Sharma. A day later, Ravindra Jadeja also announced his decision to quit the format.
Former England batter and skipper Michael Vaughan said that the ICC T20 World Cup victory was a perfect way for veterans Kohli, skipper Rohit and all-rounder Jadeja to bow out of the T20I format and there is plenty of talent to replace them.
He also said that though the tournament was the perfect send-off for the above mentioned trio, they could have won more white ball trophies among themselves.
