Following their victory against South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 finals, Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20 internationals. Kohli, who was awarded Player of the Match for his 76 runs in the final, confirmed his decision to retire during the post-match chat with commentator Harsha Bhogle. Rohit, who was the second-highest run scorer in the tournament with 257 runs in eight matches, also announced his retirement during the post-match press conference. Praise for the duo poured in from former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who congratulated them and expressed confidence in their future contribution to the national team.
India's cricket captain Rohit Sharma achieved a major milestone during the ongoing T20 World Cup as he became the fifth Indian skipper to score 5000 international runs while leading the side across formats. With over 19,000 runs across all formats, Rohit joins the likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Mohammed Azharuddin, and Sourav Ganguly in this exclusive club. His recent performance in the T20 World Cup has solidified his position as India's top scorer and leader. Stay updated with all the latest T20 World Cup news and live score updates.
Entertainment "Virat Kohli suffers another T20 disaster, breaks unwelcome record against USA" In a disappointing run for Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, he suffered his sixth duck in T20Is in a crucial match against the USA. This puts him in second place for Indian players with the most ducks, after his teammate Rohit Sharma. The match also saw USA's Saurabh Netravalkar dismissing both Kohli and Sharma early in their innings, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish. However, it was India's Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube who ultimately led their team to victory and secured a spot in the Super 8 for the T20 World Cup 2024.
Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, surpassed Virat Kohli's world record as he became the highest run scorer in T20 international cricket. He achieved this feat with his knock of 44 runs in 43 balls against the USA. With 4067 runs in 120 matches, Babar has now overtaken Kohli and Rohit Sharma, making him the only Asian cricketer to cross the 4000-run mark. However, Indian batsmen can still level the playing field in their upcoming match against Pakistan on June 9.
In a thrilling turn of events, Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam surpassed India's Virat Kohli as the leading run scorer in T20 Internationals. With a total of 4067 runs from 113 innings, Babar climbed to the top of the all-time tally, followed closely by Kohli and Rohit Sharma. As India faces Pakistan in their upcoming match, all eyes will be on these three players to see who comes out on top. Despite a valiant effort by USA's bowlers, Babar's standout performance of 44 runs helped Pakistan secure a win in their opening T20 World Cup match. Stay tuned for more updates and live scores from the T20 World Cup.
As the T20 World Cup heads to the West Indies and the United States for its ninth edition, captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam are poised to make a significant impact on the international game. With an average age of 30.65, these leaders will not only bring their characteristic styles to the tournament, but also set the template for their teams in the league stage. As Rohit Sharma, the current record holder for the most sixes in international cricket, vies to add to his tally of 598 sixes, Babar Azam aims to catch up with Virat Kohli as the leading run scorer in T20Is. Along with these individual milestones, the two captains will also be leading their teams in a race for victories and records in the tournament.
Skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja displayed brilliant centuries to lead India to a solid total of 326/5 after a shaky start in the 3rd Test against England. However, the hosts could have been in an even stronger position if not for Sarfaraz Khan's unfortunate run out. With the series tied at 1-1, India will need their inexperienced middle order, including debutants Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, to step up in the absence of veterans like Virat Kohli. England's Mark Wood stood out with the ball, while hometown boy Jadeja made a successful comeback after missing the previous test due to injury.
India will be facing Afghanistan in the highly anticipated second T20I match at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. After a clinical victory in the series opener, all eyes will be on captain Virat Kohli who will be playing his first T20I match in 14 months. However, his return means some tough decisions need to be made as two players will have to sit out to make way for Kohli. Shivam Dube and Axar Patel will also be key players to look out for, while captain Rohit Sharma will be aiming to make an impact with the bat after being run out for a duck in the previous match. The match between India and Afghanistan will take place on January 14 in the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.