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Rohit Sharma Joins Virat Kohli in Shocking T20 Retirement After World Cup Win

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Find out why Rohit Sharma retired from T20 Internationals right after India's victory in the World Cup final!

Rohit Sharma has stunned fans by announcing his retirement from T20 international cricket hot on the heels of leading India to a thrilling victory over South Africa in the Twenty20 World Cup final. Following in the footsteps of his teammate Virat Kohli, Sharma's decision has left the cricket world in awe. The dynamic duo of Kohli and Sharma has bid farewell to the fast-paced T20 format, leaving a void in the Indian cricket team. Social media went into a frenzy as Sharma shared an emotional moment with Hardik Pandya, melting hearts with a kiss on the cheek after the historic World Cup win.

In a post-match press conference, Sharma expressed his deep desire for the World Cup trophy, making his retirement all the more poignant. He described the win as his greatest achievement, emphasizing how much he wanted the trophy. The Indian skipper's bond with departing coach Rahul Dravid was evident in his joy at being able to secure a major trophy for him.

Amidst the World Cup celebrations, Sharma's unique post-match ritual caught the attention of media and fans โ€“ eating sand from the Barbados pitch. This quirky act added a touch of humor to an emotional moment in Sharma's career. As the dust settles on Sharma's T20 career, cricket enthusiasts will cherish the memories of his exceptional leadership and powerful batting.

Rohit Sharma's retirement comes as a surprise to many, signaling a new era in Indian cricket without two of its legendary T20 players. The camaraderie shared between Kohli and Sharma will be dearly missed by fans worldwide. As they leave a void in T20 cricket, their legacy as cricket icons is bound to endure for years to come.

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Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli in retiring from T20Is (Shepparton News)

Barely an hour after guiding India to a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the Twenty20 World Cup final, Rohit Sharma joined fellow star ...

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma announce retirement from T20I cricket ... (Olympics)

Indian cricket team players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from T20 International cricket after India's T20 World Cup 2024 final ...

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Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli in retiring from T20 internationals (The New Daily)

After guiding India to a win over South Africa in the Twenty20 World Cup final, Rohit Sharma retired from international T20 matches.

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Rohit Sharma joins Kohli, ends T20 career after World Cup win (The Associated Press)

Rohit Sharma has joined fellow star batter Virat Kohli in announcing his retirement from international T20 matches.

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Internet melts as Rohit Sharma kisses Hardik Pandya after India's ... (Livemint)

Social media users reacted warmly to Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's emotional moment after India's World Cup win. Rohit kissed Hardik on the cheek, ...

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Title-winning skipper Rohit Sharma confirms retirement from T20 ... (ICC Cricket)

The Indian captain will be stepping down from the format after India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in Barbados.

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T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma eats sand from Barbados pitch ... (Deccan Herald)

The Indian skipper sat on the ground after the match and was seen putting grains of sand in his mouth as media persons ran towards him to capture the moment.

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Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli in India T20 retirement after World ... (Aljazeera.com)

Sharma captained the side to their second T20 World Cup while Kohli was Player of the Match in South Africa win.

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India skipper Rohit Sharma retires from T20Is after World Cup triumph (Deccan Herald)

No better time to say goodbye. I wanted this (trophy) badly. It's very hard to put in words," Rohit told the post-match press conference. "This what I wanted ...

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Rohit Sharma: This is my greatest achievement, I wanted it badly (ESPNcricinfo.com)

The India captain was thrilled to be able to give departing coach Rahul Dravid a major trophy: 'You saw how proud he was and how excited he was'

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Sachin Tendulkar's emotional message to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma ... (Livemint)

Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt note for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after the two announced to take retirement from T20 International Cricket.

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Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Retirement: New But Uncertain Future ... (NDTVSports.com)

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from T20I cricket following India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.

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Pakistan cricket fraternity salutes Rohit Sharma as India clinch T20 ... (Hindustan Times)

From Shahid Afridi to Shoaib Akhtar, here's how the Pakistan cricket fraternity reacted after India won the T20 World Cup. | Crickit.

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