The Indian Team were given the grandest of receptions upon their return to the country as World Champions. The Rohit Sharma-led side ended the 11-year-long ICC trophy drought by winning the T20 World Cup 2024.
Arguably India's favourite son, Virat Kohli addressed the crowd in Mumbai on their return. After the victory parade, the Indian team did the victory lap at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
Kohli spoke about teammates Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, as he bowed out of the shortest format. The 35-year-old reminisced the T20 World Cup 2024 Final, and recalled his memories from the match day.
Full interview of number 18, @imVkohli ❤ pic.twitter.com/Rtgtu92gv3
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What did Virat Kohli say about Rohit Sharma?
Virat Kohli lauded Rohit Sharma for captianing the side to victory. He stated how the duo were longing to lead the country as senior players, to a World Cup victory.
"We have been playing for the last 15 years, this is the first time, I see Rohit so emotional - he was crying, I was crying, a huge moment between both of us - I will never forget that day," Virat Kohli said in front of a jam-packed Wankhede.
What did Virat Kohli say about Jasprit Bumrah?
Virat Kohli lauded Jasprit Bumrah for turning things around for Team India in what was a nervy end in the T20 World Cup final. Bumrah bowled two crucial overs at the death, sucking the pressure from the team, bowling dot balls, one after the other.
Kohli, addressed Bumrah as a 'once in a generation' bowler, to a crowd that has known him for the longest of times. Kohli also called him the national treasure, and the that he would sign the petition to call Bumrah, as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
Kohli said "Bumrah is a once in a generation bowler, we are lucky that he play for us". pic.twitter.com/BUE567qgwj
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