Rohit Sharma Hails India's T20 World Cup Win: 'Barbados is in My Veins Forever'

Thursday - 24/07/2025 03:35

Rohit Sharma reminisces about India's triumphant ICC T20 World Cup 2024 victory, highlighting the thrilling final against South Africa and a tense, low-scoring match against Pakistan. He praises the team's resilience and the crucial performances of Bumrah, Arshdeep, and Pant. The victory ended a 17-year drought, creating unforgettable memories for the nation.

Rohit Sharma fondly remembers India's victorious journey at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, calling it one of the most cherished moments in Indian cricket. He shared his thoughts on JioHotstar’s special program, “Champions Waali Feeling Phir Se.”

Rohit Sharma lifts the T20 World Cup trophy in triumph

*Rohit Sharma of India lifts the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Trophy (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)*

A year has passed since India ended their 17-year wait for a T20 World Cup title, securing the trophy after a thrilling final match against South Africa at Kensington Oval.

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In a tense contest that went down to the wire, India displayed remarkable composure to clinch the title and bring an end to years of near misses. The victory was the result of a dominant campaign where India remained undefeated, demonstrating resilience and character throughout the tournament.

One of the most memorable moments was the high-stakes clash between India and Pakistan. “It wasn’t just a game,” Rohit recalled. “Two days before the match, we were locked in — tight security, fans everywhere, you could feel something special was coming. It felt like a festival had taken over.”

In a low-scoring thriller, India managed to edge out Pakistan by six runs. Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performance, taking 3 wickets for 14 runs, earned him the Player of the Match award.

Despite an early setback with the quick dismissals of Kohli, Rohit, and Axar, Rishabh Pant’s aggressive innings of 42 runs off 31 balls helped India reach a total of 119.

“On that pitch, his 42 was like scoring 70,” Rohit remarked. “We knew 140 was par, but with our bowlers, even 119 could work.”

Rohit praised Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh for their excellent execution of the game plan. “Bumrah is a weapon — he takes wickets and dries up runs. Arshdeep’s been brilliant too, and they were crucial in pushing the game in our favour.”

From the electrifying atmosphere of the India-Pakistan match to the nail-biting final in Barbados, Rohit’s reflections pay tribute to a team that created lasting memories for the nation.

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