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The Indian men’s cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, clinched victory in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking the end of the team’s long wait for an ICC trophy. This triumph, after around 11 years, brought India’s T20 World Cup tally to two, with their first win dating back to the inaugural edition in 2007. It also signaled the end of an era for India’s coaching staff, including head coach Rahul Dravid, who had received a short-term extension until the end of the T20 World Cup 2024. The victory in Barbados prompted India’s batting coach, Vikram Rathour, to share a sentimental throwback picture with Dravid and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey from their Sportstar days in the 1990s, followed by a picture post-win, reminiscing their historic journey together. Rathour, deeply moved by Rohit Sharma’s leadership qualities, lauded the captain’s ability to inspire the team to dream, learn, and achieve more through his actions. Rohit Sharma’s announcement of retirement from T20Is post the World Cup victory marked a fitting end to his illustrious career, having scored a record-breaking 4231 runs and leading India to their T20 World Cup glory. India’s next cricket encounter will see Rohit back in action during the Test series against Bangladesh after a well-deserved break.
