After an 11-year drought, the Men in Blue finally lifted an ICC trophy for the first time since the 2013 Champions Trophy, marking a significant milestone for the Indian team. Following losses in the WTC final and the ODI World Cup final within a year, the T20 World Cup victory held special meaning for the team.
As Hardik Pandya bowled the final over, the Indian players and support staff celebrated, with emotional scenes from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Pandya himself. One touching moment was when Virat called his wife Anushka Sharma and their children to share in the victory celebration, with Kohli visibly emotional during the video call at the packed stadium in Barbados.
Social media users reacted to Kohli’s emotional display with his family, praising him for setting a high standard for husbands and fathers. Some credited the birth of Kohli’s youngest child, Akaay, for bringing luck to the veteran batter. While fans congratulated Kohli on the T20 World Cup win, some reminded him of his quest to win the trophy for RCB in the IPL.
Anushka Sharma expressed her love and gratitude for Virat Kohli in a post on Instagram following the T20 World Cup win. She called him her home and congratulated him on the victory, urging him to celebrate with a glass of sparkling water on her behalf. Overall, the victory brought joy and celebration for both Kohli’s family and fans around the world.