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Rohit Sharma, aged 37, retired from the 20-over format after leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. He exits as the format's top scorer with 4231 runs in 159 games.

Virat Shared a Romantic Sunlit Photo with Anushka.

Narendra Modi also lauds Virat Kohli for his innings in the final, besides his overall contribution to Indian cricket

Amitabh Bachchan expressed the nation's sentiment on X with a heartfelt comment: "Tears flowing down... in unison with those that TEAM INDIA sheds... World Champions India... Jai Hind, Jai Hind, Jai Hind.

Celebration Abounds as Fans and Celebs Congratulate Men in Blue; Anushka Sharma Pens Heartfelt Note for Husband Virat Kohli

Says there is "nothing better" than saying goodbye with an elusive World Cup trophy

Says he has no issues with people who don't know him one per cent but said a lot about him

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X: “What a game, could barely breathe, everything that makes sports incredible. Congrats India, well deserved! SA was incredible. Amazing."

South Africa needed 30 runs from 30 balls to win the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, but Hardik Pandya's 3-20 and Jasprit Bumrah's 2-18 helped an unbeaten India secure their second title in the shortest format with a seven-run victory at the Kensington Oval on Saturday.

India outwit SA by seven runs to clinch T20 World Cup

Both teams had emphatic victories in the semifinals as India knocked out defending champion England with a 68-run win in Guyana and South Africa blew away Afghanistan for 56 runs in Trinidad.

India seeks to break their ICC trophy drought since the 2013 Champions Trophy and clinch their first T20 World Cup title since the inaugural 2007 edition in South Africa.

The Men in Blue will be aiming to end their drought for an ICC trophy since 2013's Champions Trophy

South Africa reached their first final with a nine-wicket win over Afghanistan in Trinidad & Tobago, while India joined them by defeating England by 68 runs in the second semi-final in Guyana.

The national selectors, want the troika of Kohli, Rohit and also Ravindra Jadeja to go out on a high from the format

Kohli, who was the highest run-getter at this year's IPL with 741 runs, is yet to make a significant contribution in the tournament, having scored only 75 runs in seven innings

Axar was named the 'Player of the Match' after his stupendous performance in the second innings. He bagged three wickets for 23 runs in his four-over spell at an economy rate of 5.80.

Leading the charge once again was their inspirational skipper Rohit Sharma, who laid the foundation with an aggressive 57 off 39 balls

There will be no reserve day for the second semifinal. However, an extra 250 minutes worth of time will be given to the match

England coach Matthew Mott points to Kohli's tendency to produce his best performances in big matches