Virat Kohli, the former Indian cricket team captain and Player of the Match in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, announced his retirement from T20Is following India’s historic win over South Africa in the title clash in Barbados. Kohli, who has been one of India’s most successful cricketers, expressed that it was time for the next generation to lead the team. His T20I career, which had its fair share of highs and lows as captain, came to a fitting end with this victory.
In a post-match interview, Kohli stated that this was his last T20 World Cup and that the win was exactly what they aimed to achieve. He acknowledged that the announcement of his retirement was an open secret and that it was time for younger players to carry forward the T20 game for India. Reflecting on the victory after a long wait for an ICC title, Kohli praised his teammate Rohit Sharma for his dedication and mentioned that the win was a day to be thankful for.
Virat Kohli is now among the select few cricketers who have won both the ODI and T20 World Cup titles. Debuting in T20I in 2010, Kohli played numerous T20 World Cups without success until the 2024 edition, where his stellar performance helped India secure the victory. With a career total of 4188 runs in 125 matches at an average of 48.69, Kohli leaves a lasting legacy in T20 cricket.
