Rohit Sharma, the celebrated Indian cricketer, announced his retirement from international T20 matches shortly after leading India to a thrilling victory over South Africa in the Twenty20 World Cup final.
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At a press conference following the final on Saturday, June 29, 2024, Sharma, aged 37, confirmed his decision to retire from T20 internationals, marking the end of a distinguished career in the format.
He retires as the highest scorer for India in T20s, amassing 4231 runs in 159 matches with five centuries, including two T20 World Cup triumphs in 2007 and 2024.
“I’ve loved every moment of this. I started my India career playing this format,” Sharma said. “This is what I wanted, I wanted to win the cup and say thank you.”
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Reflecting on his career, Sharma expressed gratitude and fondness for the format where he began his international journey.
Despite retiring from T20s, he affirmed his availability for test matches and one-day internationals.
India’s victory in the T20 World Cup final broke a 13-year drought in major tournaments, a moment Sharma described as fulfilling a deep desire in his career.
His retirement adds a new chapter to India’s cricketing landscape, as fans and colleagues acknowledge his significant contributions and achievements in the game.
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