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PM Modi congratulates Ravindra Jadeja's Outstanding T20I Career
This joyful moment was therefore tinged with a tinge of sadness as two of Indian cricket's biggest stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, announced their retirement from T20 cricket immediately after the win. Now, adding to that, another key player, Ravindra Jadeja, has also announced his retirement from T20 Internationals.
Ravindra Jadeja Joins Kohli and Sharma in T20I Retirement Post T20 World Cup Victory
It has made him join Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in announcing his T20I retirement, just after getting his hands on the highly anticipated trophy in Barbados, as Jadeja thanked Instagram's followers and forcefully emphasized his commitment toward continuing to represent the nation in ODIs and Tests.
Better than any written script: Gambhir and Ashwin Applaud Kohli and Rohit's Exit Strategy
“They have retired with the World Cup win, and probably better than any script that was written. Both players are great. They have done a lot for Indian cricket, and congratulate them and wish them all the best,” Gambhir told PTI videos.
Rohit Sharma's Soil Ritual: T20 World Cup Triumph
Rohit, who emerged as India's top scorer in the tournament, was visibly ecstatic as India ended their ICC title drought of over a decade, all without the presence of the legendary MS Dhoni.
PM Modi Encourages Indian Team Ahead of Paris Olympics with Cheers4Bharat
Speaking during the 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program on Sunday, PM Modi reflected on India's remarkable performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and expressed the nation's eagerness to support its athletes at the upcoming Paris Games.
It's going to take time to bridge the gap: BCCI President Discusses India's T20 Team Post Rohit and Virat
Rohit, 37, and Virat, 35, retired from T20 Internationals on Sunday after having played key roles in India's second T20 World Cup victory. The 2007 champions sealed their latest title by beating South Africa in a pulsating final by seven runs on Saturday to end an 11-year drought for an ICC trophy.
T20 World Cup: ‘Special for me after my six months', Hardik Pandya Reflects on Redemption
Few will be heaving a bigger sigh of relief than the vice-captain of Team India, Hardik Pandya. The sprightly all-rounder has been under hectic scrutiny and criticism ever since his move from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians.
India's T20 World Cup Triumph: Fulfilling Jay Shah's February Prophecy in Barbados
Shah had boldly said ahead of the renaming of SCA Stadium to Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot back in February, "In 2023, India won hearts despite not winning the World Cup after a string of 10 victories. But mark my words, in 2024, under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, India will lift the T20 World Cup in Barbados." His prophecy rang true as Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah orchestrated India's comeback from a tense scenario of 30 runs off 30 balls into a seven-run triumph. It ended India's 11-year drought for major trophies and sealed their second Men's T20 World Cup triumph.
PM Modi Commends Team India's T20 World Cup Victory: Highlights Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid
Further, he appreciated Hardik Pandya's performance in the last over and highlighted Surya Kumar Yadav's great catching. He praised Jaspreet Bumrah for his valuable contribution to the win of the team. Modi ji did not miss the opportunity to thank Rahul Dravid for all his honest contribution towards Indian cricket.
'Definitely one of the greatest, hard to put it in words': Rohit Sharma Reflects on T20 World Cup Triumph
This final was the most awaited one, owing to the fact that two unbeaten teams were going to face off. India emerged the winner of the match between India and South Africa by a nail-biting seven runs. It was after this win that Rohit and Virat Kohli finally confirmed that they had played their last international game in T20 cricket.
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