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Rohit Sharma Retires from T20Is: Emotional Farewell After T20 World Cup Victory

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India's cricket star, Rohit Sharma, announces retirement from T20 International cricket after leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Rohit Sharma, the dynamic Indian cricket sensation, has bid adieu to T20 International cricket following an illustrious career, culminating in a resounding victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. Alongside his fellow teammate, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma made the emotional decision to retire after achieving glory on the field. The iconic moment when Rohit Sharma ate grass from the Barbados pitch captured the hearts of fans worldwide, echoing Djokovic's unique celebration tradition. As Sachin Tendulkar penned a touching message to honor the retirements of Kohli and Sharma, the cricket world was abuzz with nostalgia and respect for these two legends.

Rohit Sharma's retirement announcement came after leading the Indian team to a historic T20 World Cup win, showcasing his exemplary leadership and batting prowess. In a poignant moment, Sharma kissed his teammate, Hardik Pandya, in a display of camaraderie and joy following the World Cup triumph. Prime Minister Modi lauded Rohit Sharma and Team India in a congratulatory phone call, acknowledging their exceptional achievement on the global stage. The internet erupted with warmth and admiration for Sharma's heartfelt gesture and his significant contribution to Indian cricket history.

In a remarkable turn of events, Rohit Sharma reflected on his retirement decision and expressed deep gratitude for the support and success he experienced. The unity and camaraderie displayed by the Indian team, under Sharma's captaincy, resonated across borders as even the Pakistan cricket fraternity saluted the Indian team's victory. As India bids farewell to T20I cricket stalwarts Kohli and Sharma, the legacy they leave behind remains etched in the annals of cricket history, marking a new chapter for India's cricketing future.

Rohit Sharma's retirement from T20Is signifies the end of an era in Indian cricket, leaving a void that will be challenging to fill. His legacy as a player and leader will continue to inspire generations of cricket enthusiasts, celebrating his greatest achievement in the T20 World Cup victory. As the cricket world reflects on Sharma's remarkable career, his contribution to the sport and his unwavering dedication to Team India will always be remembered and cherished.

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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 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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Watch | Rohit Sharma eats grass from Barbados pitch after India ... (Livemint)

Rohit Sharma guided India to T20 World Cup victory after 17 years, celebrating emotionally with the team. His grass-eating act mirrored Djokovic's tradition ...

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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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'Didn't think I would retire from T20Is but...': Rohit Sharma sparks ... (Hindustan Times)

Rohit Sharma made an interesting remark on his retirement after the side's T20 World Cup Final victory. | Crickit.

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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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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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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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'It's a full circle now...': Rohit Sharma joins Kohli in retiring from T20Is ... (Business Today)

Meanwhile, Rahul Dravid signed off from his India coach stint in the Caribbean. As the team made it to their third ICC final in a year, giving the India ...

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PM Modi dials Team India after T20 World Cup win, lauds Rohit ... (The Indian Express)

Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Rahul Dravid also found mention during the Prime Minister's phone call.

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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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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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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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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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