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The recent T20 World Cup 2024 saw India emerge victorious, but the triumph was bittersweet with the news of three cricketing legends – Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja – retiring from the shortest format of the game.
These stalwarts decided to call it a day after India secured a seven-run victory over South Africa in the final. The World Cup also marked the end of head coach Rahul Dravid's tenure, who was replaced by Gautam Gambhir.
Rohit Sharma, currently enjoying time with his family in the USA, recently found himself in a light-hearted situation during the launch of a cricket academy in Dallas.
Fans, perhaps still reminiscing about the T20 World Cup, started chanting the name of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, known for his fiery spells.
This was likely a reference to Starc's performance in India's World Cup clash against Australia, where Rohit, in a moment of brilliance, had thrashed him for 29 runs.
Unfazed by the chants, Rohit, ever the sport, simply replied, “Calm down guys,” leaving the crowd in fits of laughter.
This playful response encapsulated the camaraderie and light-hearted spirit that is often seen in the world of cricket.
With 4231 runs in 159 matches, Rohit leaves the T20I arena as the format's highest run-scorer, a testament to his incredible consistency and prowess.
He holds the record for most centuries (five) in T20 internationals and has won two T20 World Cups: one as a player in 2007 and the other as captain in 2024.
His departure from the T20I scene leaves a void in the Indian team, but his legacy as a master of the shortest format will forever be etched in cricket history.
Meanwhile, the Indian team is gearing up for its next assignment – a white-ball series against Sri Lanka.
Gambhir, as the newly appointed head coach, will be leading the team in this series, which includes both T20Is and ODIs.
There are speculations that Kohli and Rohit might be rested for the ODIs, with Hardik Pandya likely to lead the T20I squad and KL Rahul taking charge of the ODIs.
The Sri Lanka tour has been slightly revised, with the start of the series pushed back by a day to July 27th.
The Indians will be playing three T20Is and three ODIs in the island nation, with the first T20I now scheduled for July 27th, followed by the remaining two T20 games on July 28th and July 30th.
Source: Fans In Dallas Chant Mitchell Starc's Name In Front Of Rohit Sharma. His Epic Reply. Watch