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[Saba Sports News] Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have faced numerous heartbreaks over the past decade, coming close to winning ICC championships multiple times but falling short, including defeats in the 2014 T20 World Cup final, the 2017 Champions Trophy final, and the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Both were desperate to secure an ICC trophy before retiring and were elated to finally achieve this in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
After defeating South Africa in the final at Kensington Oval in Barbados, the Indian team was emotional, especially Rohit, who was seen crying on the ground. Kohli was also in tears but equally happy. In a viral video, the two cricket legends were seen hugging with bright smiles, with Rohit giving Kohli a pat.
Both players have endured significant criticism online, with fans blaming them for India’s poor performances. Reports of a rift between them surfaced, but they always supported each other publicly, maintaining they shared a healthy bond.
The World Cup win was crucial for their legacy. Despite being the leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup history, Kohli had never won the trophy. Rohit, having lost the semi-final in 2022 and two finals in 2023, was determined to prove his worth as captain. He led from the front, finishing as India’s leading run-scorer. The Men in Blue secured the coveted trophy by defeating South Africa by seven runs in the final.