India emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup Final against South Africa, sparking a wave of reactions from fans and officials alike. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, everyone celebrated India’s first world title in 13 years.
The match had its tense moments as South Africa appeared to be on the verge of victory, needing just 30 runs from 30 balls in their chase. However, bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya stepped up in the crucial death overs, limiting South Africa to 169-8.
The emotional scenes after India’s win saw captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announcing their retirement from T20Is. This game also marked the end of Rahul Dravid’s tenure as the coach of the Indian cricket team.
This victory comes after a series of near-misses for India in major tournaments, including losses in the World Test Championship final and the 50-over World Cup final. Captain Rohit Sharma praised his team for their ability to perform under pressure, stating that they wanted this win badly and he was proud of their efforts.
Reactions continue to pour in for India’s win in the T20 World Cup Final, as fans and cricketing figures pay tribute to the retiring players and coach. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rahul Dravid are being celebrated for their contributions to Indian cricket as they mark the end of their respective roles in the team.