Fan frenzy: Reactions to India’s T20 victory

Moneycontrol News June 30, 2024

Fans wave the national flag as they celebrate India's victory at the 2024 ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup, at India gate in New Delhi on June 29.

India fans watch the the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 final cricket match between India and South Africa at The Wharf in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on June 29.

Fans wave the national flag as they celebrate India's victory at the 2024 ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup, at India gate in New Delhi on June 29.

India are T20 world champions again, ending a 17-year wait to join West Indies and England as the only teams to win the Men's T20 World Cup twice.

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India's agonising 11-year wait for a global title was brought to an end by Virat Kohli's ingenuity and Rohit Sharma's inspirational captaincy.

Virat Kohli, who was part of the 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, announced his retirement from the format after the end of the match.

Rohit Sharma also announced his retirement from T20 Internationals after guiding the team to its second World Cup in the format, describing it as the perfect time to "say goodbye".