Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have made the decision to retire from T20 International cricket

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have made the decision to retire from T20 International cricket following India’s  victory in the T20 World Cup 2024

Summary

• Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from T20 Internationals after India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory.
• Kohli scored 76 runs in the final, aiding India’s win and earning Player of the Match.
• Kohli ends his T20I career with 4188 runs, second-highest scorer in T20Is.
• He led India to two T20 World Cup victories and holds records in run-scoring.
• Rohit Sharma, with 4231 runs, also retired post the T20 World Cup 2024, ending with 50 wins as captain.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two of India’s cricket legends, have made a monumental decision to retire from T20 Internationals. This announcement comes shortly after their remarkable performance in leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday.

Virat Kohli played a crucial role in India’s final match against South Africa, where he scored 76 runs off 59 deliveries. His impressive performance helped the Indian cricket team recover from a difficult start at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India secured their second T20 World Cup title, ending a 17-year drought, thanks to a crucial knock from him. In a remarkable display of skill and talent, he was awarded the prestigious title of Player of the Match.

After the final match, the 37-year-old Virat Kohli announced that it was his final T20 game representing India and his last World Cup appearance. The individual expressed a desire to maximize their experience. Our objective was to achieve this. With a burning desire for victory, our team set their sights on claiming an ICC tournament title and hoisting the coveted cup.

Kohli Retirement Speech

“This was a widely known fact, and I had no intention of keeping it a secret if we had lost,” the individual stated confidently. A new era is dawning as the next generation prepares to assume control. India boasts a roster of exceptional players. “I have no doubts that they will continue to raise the flag high and propel this team even further,” he added confidently.

Virat Kohli T20 Career Stats

In his illustrious career, Kohli has participated in a staggering 125 T20I matches, amassing an impressive total of 4188 runs. With an average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 137.04, his batting prowess has been a force to be reckoned with. With an impressive record, he has secured the position of the second-highest scorer in the format.

An Indian cricketer, who made his T20I debut against Zimbabwe in 2010, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the fastest batter to reach the 3500-run milestone in T20Is. This impressive record was achieved in just 96 innings.

Virat Kohli, a former captain of Team India in all formats, has concluded his career as the leading run scorer in T20 World Cups, with an impressive tally of 1292 runs in 35 matches. He holds the unique distinction of being the top run scorer in not just one, but two separate T20 World Cups.

In the 2014 World Cup held in Bangladesh, Kohli showcased his exceptional batting skills by scoring a remarkable 319 runs. He continued to impress in the 2022 edition of the tournament held in Australia, accumulating an impressive total of 296 runs. Kohli’s consistent performance on the international stage has solidified his reputation as a formidable cricketer. In 2014, he achieved an impressive feat by scoring 319 runs at an average of 106.33, making him the highest run scorer in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.

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In recognition of his outstanding performance, he has been included in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Decade spanning from 2011 to 2020.

Kohli falls just short of Rohit Sharma’s impressive record in the T20I format, with Sharma amassing an impressive 4231 runs in 159 matches. Rohit Sharma’s T20I journey began in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2007, where he showcased his talent against England. His contribution played a crucial role in India’s triumph, led by the captaincy of MS Dhoni.

In a remarkable display of leadership and skill, he emerged as a standout performer at the T20 World Cup 2024. Not only did he captain the Indian men’s cricket team with great determination, but he also showcased his batting prowess by finishing as the highest run-scorer for his team in the tournament. With an impressive tally of 257 runs in eight matches, he proved to be an invaluable asset on the pitch.

In addition to his impressive record, the Hitman has managed to achieve a remarkable feat in the T20I format by scoring five hundreds, a record shared only with Australia’s Glenn Maxwell.

In his role as captain, Rohit Sharma, aged 35, has successfully led India in 62 T20Is, achieving an impressive record of 49 wins and only 12 losses. In his tenure as captain, Kohli has led the team in 50 matches, with an impressive record of 30 victories and 16 defeats.

What Rohit Sharma Said after t20 World Cup at Press Conference

“This is my last game as well, no better time to say goodbye to this format,” Rohit said after the T20 World Cup final, which marked his 50th win as Indian T20 captain. “I’ve loved every moment of this. I started my career for India playing this format and this is what I wanted, I wanted to win the World Cup.”