Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma quit T20 Internationals on Saturday shortly after India’s win over South Africa in the World Cup final.
India beat South Africa to clinch the 2024 T20 World Cup title with a seven-run win in the final on Saturday. Indian bowlers defended 177 after Kohli’s fighting 76 off 59 balls.
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“This was my last T20 game playing for India,” player-of-the-match Kohli said following India’s seven-run victory at Kensington Oval.
“Time for the next generation to take the T20 game forward,” Kohli said.
Shortly after Kohli’s announcement, captain Rohit also quite the T20 internationals.
Rohit said he would be continuing for India in Test and ODI formats but that he was stepping back from the shortest form.