Rohit Sharma has been keeping busy since winning the T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Upon his return to India, he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, joined an open-bus parade in Mumbai, attended the Wimbledon semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev, and then flew straight to the USA.
Amidst these activities, Mitchell Starc, the Australian bowler who faced Rohit’s onslaught in the World Cup Super-Eight match, commented on the five sixes Rohit hit off his over. This memorable performance, where Rohit scored 29 runs off Starc, became a highlight of the World Cup, especially since it was Rohit’s first game against Australia since a significant match on November 19.
Watch’Mitchell Starc’ chants in USA
Rohit’s demolition of Starc was a global spectacle, leading to “Mitchell Starc” chants during an event in Dallas. When a section of the crowd heckled him with these chants, the presenter stepped in to calm the situation, but it was Rohit’s composed response that drew the loudest cheers: “Calm down, guys,” he said in his characteristic style.
By leading India to their second T20 World Cup victory and the first in 17 years, Rohit joined Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni as one of the only three Indian captains to win a World Cup. This triumph also marked Rohit’s second World Cup win, having been part of the squad that won in South Africa in 2007. As India’s full-time captain, Rohit had previously come close to major victories several times, including the 2022 T20 World Cup, the 2023 WTC final, and the 2023 ODI World Cup at home.
Rohit delivered a performance to remember
In what turned out to be his final T20I appearance for India, Rohit delivered a performance to remember, becoming India’s highest scorer and the second-highest overall in the World Cup with 257 runs. His fierce assault on the Australian bowlers, including a spectacular 92 off 47 balls, showcased his aggressive intent.
Throughout the tournament, Rohit demonstrated the versatility of his batting, switching from aggressive to cautious yet effective play, particularly notable in the semifinal against England. His class and skill were evident, almost as if he had seamlessly continued from his performance in Ahmedabad.
With this World Cup win, Rohit Sharma has cemented his legacy as one of India’s greatest cricket captains, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what comes next for this remarkable cricketer.
