Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has credited his wife, Anushka Sharma, for India’s triumphant victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, stating that the milestone wouldn’t have been possible without her unwavering support.
Kohli, after announcing his retirement from T20I cricket following the historic win took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message alongside a celebratory picture with Anushka. “None of this would remotely be possible without you, my love. You keep me humble, grounded, and always tell it like it is with absolute honesty,” he wrote.
Further expressing his immense gratitude, he added, “I couldn’t be more grateful for you. This victory is as much yours as it is mine. Thank you and I love you for being YOU.”
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The Men in Blue clinched their second T20 World Cup trophy by edging out South Africa in a thrilling final, winning by seven runs. Their first victory came in 2007 when they defeated Pakistan in the inaugural T20 World Cup final.
South Africa had a shaky start, losing Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram early. Yet, a solid 68-run partnership between Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs put them back on track. Heinrich Klaasen then hammered Axar Patel for 22 runs in the 15th over, seemingly putting the Proteas in control.
Ultimately, South Africa finished their innings at 169-8. For India, Pandya took three wickets, while Arshdeep Singh and Bumrah grabbed two each, and Patel claimed one.
Earlier in the match, Kohli led the charge with a top score of 76 runs off 59 balls, including six fours and two sixes. His stellar performance set a strong foundation for India’s total.
