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In a touching social media post, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar lauded Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli following India's exhilarating seven-run victory over South Africa in Barbados on Saturday. This victory, marking India's second T20 World Cup triumph after a 17-year hiatus, saw both Sharma and Kohli announce their retirement from T20 Internationals.
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Rohit Sharma, who also played in India's victorious 2007 T20 World Cup campaign, captained the team to a thrilling win, sealing the nation's long-awaited second title in the tournament. Tendulkar, who shares a deep connection with Sharma as a fellow Mumbaikar and 2011 ODI World Cup champion, reflected on watching Sharma's evolution as a batsman over the years and heaped praises on him in a post.
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐@ImRo45, Iโve witnessed your evolution from a promising youngster to a World Cup-winning captain from close quarters. Your unwavering commitment & exceptional talent have brought immense pride to the nation. Leading ๐ฎ๐ณ to a T20 World Cup ๐ victoryโฆ pic.twitter.com/QSEui6Bq2K
โ Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐@ImRo45, Iโve witnessed your evolution from a promising youngster to a World Cup-winning captain from close quarters. Your unwavering commitment & exceptional talent have brought immense pride to the nation. Leading ๐ฎ๐ณ to a T20 World Cup ๐ victoryโฆ pic.twitter.com/QSEui6Bq2K
โ Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 30, 2024
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Virat Kohli, on the other hand, delivered a stellar performance in the final, scoring a match-high 76 off 59 balls. His innings propelled India to a competitive 176 for 7, a significant contribution after a string of modest scores in previous matches. Tendulkar drew parallels between Kohliโs journey and his own, noting Kohliโs first T20 World Cup win in his sixth attempt, mirroring Tendulkar's wait for an ODI World Cup victory, which he achieved in his sixth appearance in 2011.
Tendulkarโs heartfelt notes celebrate the illustrious careers of Sharma and Kohli, highlighting their significant contributions to Indian cricket and their legacy in the T20 format.
