After India's victory in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa, captain Rohit Sharma announced that it was his last T20 international match. He expressed his love for the format and said that it was his dream to win the cup. The win was made possible by the stellar performance of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav, who snatched the victory from the jaws of defeat for India. This announcement came soon after Virat Kohli also announced his retirement from T20Is, making it a bittersweet moment for the Indian cricket fans.
Rohit Sharma Retires from T20 Internationals After India's T20 World Cup Victory
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from T20 international cricket following India's victory in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. The 36-year-old batsman expressed his love for the format and said that it was his dream to win the cup.
Sharma's decision to retire comes soon after Virat Kohli also announced his retirement from T20Is, making it a bittersweet moment for Indian cricket fans.
Background
Rohit Sharma has been a key player for India in T20 cricket since making his debut in 2007. He has captained the team to victory in the 2018 Asia Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Sharma is one of the most successful batsmen in T20 cricket, with more than 3,500 runs at an average of 35.31. He has also scored four centuries and 31 half-centuries in the format.
Top 5 FAQs about Rohit Sharma's Retirement
1. Why did Rohit Sharma retire from T20 internationals?
Sharma said that he wanted to focus on his ODI and Test career and allow younger players to come through in the T20 team.
2. What was Sharma's most memorable moment in T20 cricket?
Sharma said that winning the T20 World Cup was his most memorable moment in the format.
3. Who will replace Sharma as India's T20 captain?
The BCCI has not yet announced who will replace Sharma as India's T20 captain. However, Hardik Pandya is the favorite to take over the role.
4. What is Sharma's future in ODI and Test cricket?
Sharma said that he plans to continue playing ODI and Test cricket for as long as he can.
5. What is the future of Indian cricket after Sharma's retirement?
India has a number of talented young players who are ready to step up and take over from Sharma. The future of Indian cricket is bright.
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