Sachin Tendulkar’s passionate tweet for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma reads, “You have been a true champion of this sport.”

The journey of Rohit and Virat was honoured in Sachin’s poignant post, which also highlighted their development, maturity, and eventual achievement. He acknowledged Rohit’s talent and dedication, which have greatly elevated the country’s pride, and commended him for growing from a promising young player to a skipper who has won a World Cup.

India defeated South Africa to win the 2024 T20 World Cup and snap an 11-year trophy drought. The match concluded in an exciting fashion. Cricket greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma declared their retirement from T20I play, which added to the specialness of the win. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to their remarkable achievements on social media.

From close quarters, I’ve watched your development from a promising young player to a leader who won a World Cup. The nation is extremely proud of your remarkable talent and unrelenting commitment. The ideal way to cap off a fantastic career is to lead 🇮🇳 to a T20 World Cup 🏆 triumph. Congratulations, Rohit,” he wrote on “X.”

Virat Kohli was recognised by Sachin as a real cricket champion. He stated that, in spite of his previous difficulties in the competition, Kohli demonstrated his excellence in the decisive match. In the game’s lengthier formats, Sachin expressed his optimism that Kohli would continue to win matches for India.

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“Virat Kohli, you truly deserve the title of champion in this sport. Despite your difficult start to the competition, you showed last night why you are genuinely one of the greatest players in the gentleman’s game. I’ve participated in six World Cups and won the last one, so I can speak from experience. In the game’s lengthier formats, I hope to see you continue winning matches for India,” he said.

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𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍 𝐀 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇@ImRo45, I’ve 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 🇮🇳 to a T20 World Cup 🏆 victory… pic.twitter.com/QSEui6Bq2K

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 30, 2024

Kohli shone in the last game, hitting a vital 76 from 59 balls to set a difficult goal of 177. Indian cricket supporters had long-held dreams of winning the match, and they were realised when Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya produced outstanding performances in the last overs.

With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement, an era in Indian T20 cricket has come to an end. Their enormous accomplishments will inspire future generations, and their departure leaves a lasting legacy. Their victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup is a true testament to their skill and perseverance, leaving their names permanently etched in cricket history.