Rohit Sharma’s official photos with the T20 World Cup trophy are finally out! They were released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on its X page..
Rohit was seen sporting the team jersey and posing with the trophy on a Barbados beach.
Sharing the images, BCCI wrote on X: “A billion dreams, a billion emotions, and a billion smiles! Mission accomplished. World Cup conquered. We are World Champions. Hey, Captain! You’ve done it!”
Rohit Sharma announced his decision to quit the T20I format after winning the title.
Under his leadership, India reached the final of the 50-over World Cup at home in 2023, but lost to Australia, leaving the cricket-crazy nation saddened.
Turning the fate of ICC finals, where India had tasted defeat for the past several years, the Men in Blue won against South African by seven runs.
This was India’s second T20 World Cup title victory. In 2007, a young Indian team, led by MS Dhoni, had clinched the first and inaugural title in South Africa by beating Pakistan.
Sharma was part of the squad.
Apart from Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja quit the T20 format following the victory.
The three cricketers will continue to play the other formats of the game.
