Virat Kholi Takes Retirement From T20Is After India Won World Cup 

Virat Kohli retires from T20 cricket after winning the Man of the Match award in the World Cup final.

India clinches their first global trophy in 11 years, defeating South Africa by seven runs in a tense T20 World Cup final.

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Emotions run high as Kohli's retirement coincides with India's long-awaited triumph on the global stage.

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"This was my last t20 World Cup, and this is what we wanted to achieve. One day you feel you can't get a run, and then things happen. God is great, and I got the job done for the team on the day it mattered."

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"Now or never, the last T20 for India wanted to make the most of it. Wanted to lift the cup, and respect the situation rather than force it."

This was an open secret, it's time for the next generation to take over, some amazing players will take the team forward and keep the flag waving high", said Virat Kohli in the post-match presentation.

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Virat Kohli praised Rohit Sharma's extensive experience in nine T20 World Cups compared to his own six, acknowledging Rohit's deserving achievement.

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Despite personal doubts in recent matches, Kohli expressed gratitude and humility, admitting it was challenging to control his emotions during such a significant moment. He anticipated processing his feelings in the aftermath of the game.

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