Following the monumental win, Rohit Sharma, only the second Indian captain after MS Dhoni to clinch the T20 World Cup trophy, commemorated the occasion in a unique manner.
A video shared by ICC on Instagram captured Rohit Sharma picking up a piece of Barbados pitch and tasting its sand, symbolizing his team’s conquest on the hallowed ground.
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Throughout the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, India, undefeated in all eight matches, achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first team to secure the ICC T20 World Cup title without a single loss. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, the Men in Blue displayed dominance, triumphing over formidable opponents such as England, Australia, and Pakistan on their path to glory.
Their unbeaten streak continued in the Super 8s stage, where they defeated Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and the reigning ODI World Cup champions, Australia. In the semi-finals, India secured a decisive victory against England, culminating in their historic win over South Africa in the finals, etching their name in cricketing history.