Legends depart, Rohit Sharma announces retirement post Kohli

Following Kohli's announcement, Rohit Sharma, the captain, also declared his retirement from T20Is.

He will continue to lead India in Tests and ODIs, stepping down from the T20 captaincy role.

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, legendary Indian cricketers, announced their retirement from T20 Internationals on June 29th, 2024.

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This marks a significant shift in Indian cricket, with two batting pillars departing the T20I scene.

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While their absence will be felt, Kohli and Sharma's legacy in T20 cricket will remain unmatched.

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Kohli announced his retirement minutes after the historic triumph while Rohit Sharma announced it in the official post match press conference.

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Rohit, 37, cited wanting to spend more time with family and focus on leadership in the longer formats as reasons for his decision.

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"This what I wanted and it happened. I was very desperate for this in my life. Happy that we crossed the line this time," said Rohit after winning..

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The final match against South Africa was truly influential with India defending a target of 176 runs.

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The match ended gracefully in India's favor leaving everyone breathless till the last second.

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