In a thrilling final of the T20 World Cup 2024, India clinched a seven-run victory over South Africa, holding their nerve in the last moments of the match. Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance and Rohit Sharma’s tactical approach on and off the field ensured India’s first T20 World Cup title in over a decade. With South Africa needing 30 runs in 30 balls, the game was in their favor until India turned the tables, thanks to a fiery bowling display and Rohit's psychological strategies.

Rohit Sharma’s bold sledging plan in the crucial moments

As the match reached its final stages, South Africa required 16 runs in the last over. Rohit Sharma, known for his calm demeanor, revealed a different side during the match as he urged his teammates to put pressure on the South African batters through sledging. His bold statement to the players, "Jisko jo bolna hai bolo bindaas, umpires and referees ko hum baad mei handle karenge," demonstrated his unyielding desire to win at any cost. Suryakumar Yadav’s crucial catch of David Miller in the first ball of the final over further fueled India’s confidence.

Rohit Sharma: “Maine sab players ko bola ki umpire aur referee's ko baad mein dekh lenge.” 😭😂#RohitSharma 🤭 pic.twitter.com/I9MLsFSSAY

— Ruhani Pahadi || (रूहानी पहाड़ी) (@Ruhaniman) October 5, 2024

Rohit Sharma: “Maine sab players ko bola ki umpire aur referee's ko baad mein dekh lenge.” 😭😂https://t.co/L2DlmYUhWh

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Captain Rohit Sharma talking about Rishabh Pant’s smartness in T20 World Cup final .#RohitSharma #RishabhPant @RishabhPant17 @ImRo45
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Rohit and Kohli announce retirement, Suryakumar Yadav named new T20 captain

Following the iconic win, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20 Internationals, marking the end of an era. Rohit’s leadership legacy will now be carried forward by Suryakumar Yadav, who was named the new captain of the T20I team. Suryakumar will lead the team in the upcoming series against Bangladesh, set to begin on October 6. Joining him on "The Great Kapil Sharma Show" were teammates Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, and Arshdeep Singh, who celebrated the team's victory and shared their experiences of the tournament.