Bridgetown [Barbados], India captain Rohit Sharma lifted ICC T20 World Cup hero Hardik Pandya, who was in tears after defending 16 runs in the final over following the Men in Blue's T20 World Cup triumph.
India lifted the World T20 trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by just seven runs.
The atmosphere at the Kensington Oval in Barbados showed the importance of this victory for the Indian team and its passionate fans, combining celebration and pure emotion.
India captain Rohit collapsed to the ground as the final wicket fell, sealing the victory. Head coach Rahul Dravid celebrated by jumping out of his chair, expressing the relief and joy felt by millions of Indian fans around the world. With the long-awaited victory, India won the T20 World Cup twice, joining the West Indies and England.
After the win, Rohit kissed Hardik on the cheek as the emotional all-rounder spoke after the match.
Hardik, who has recently been the subject of intense scrutiny and criticism, was seen crying as he realized the enormity of the occasion. Hardik's journey from being a criticized public figure to winning a World Cup is the perfect example of perseverance and atonement. His tears of happiness were the fruit of years of diligence and determination.
Despite being mercilessly trolled during the Indian Premier League, on a personal and professional level, he produced what could have been the World Cup-winning moment when he dismissed Heinrich Klaasen. South Africa needed 30 from 30 at that time.
"It means a lot. It's very emotional, we had been working very hard and something wasn't clicking. But today we got what the whole nation wanted. The most special thing for me is how my last 6 months were, I haven't spoken." a word. He knew that if he kept working hard he could shine and do what he could do. Having an opportunity like this makes it more special. We always believed it was just about executing our plans and staying calm and letting the pressure come. them," Hardik said in a post-match presentation.
"You have to give credit to Jassi (Jasprit Bumrah) and the other bowlers for those last 5 overs. I knew it wouldn't help me if I wasn't calm, I wanted to commit 100% to every ball I bowled. I have always enjoyed the pressure. Very happy for him (Dravid), he has been a wonderful man, I really enjoyed working with him, and giving him a farewell like this is wonderful, I have had a very good relationship with him and we became friends as a support staff," he added.
The stadium had an electric atmosphere. Drenched in excitement, the Indian players took to the field to join in the festivities as the dugout emptied. A loud cacophony echoed throughout the stadium as the crowd roared. Meanwhile, in South Africa there was another heartbreak.
India lifted the World T20 trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by just seven runs.
The atmosphere at the Kensington Oval in Barbados showed the importance of this victory for the Indian team and its passionate fans, combining celebration and pure emotion.
India captain Rohit collapsed to the ground as the final wicket fell, sealing the victory. Head coach Rahul Dravid celebrated by jumping out of his chair, expressing the relief and joy felt by millions of Indian fans around the world. With the long-awaited victory, India won the T20 World Cup twice, joining the West Indies and England.
After the win, Rohit kissed Hardik on the cheek as the emotional all-rounder spoke after the match.
Hardik, who has recently been the subject of intense scrutiny and criticism, was seen crying as he realized the enormity of the occasion. Hardik's journey from being a criticized public figure to winning a World Cup is the perfect example of perseverance and atonement. His tears of happiness were the fruit of years of diligence and determination.
Despite being mercilessly trolled during the Indian Premier League, on a personal and professional level, he produced what could have been the World Cup-winning moment when he dismissed Heinrich Klaasen. South Africa needed 30 from 30 at that time.
"It means a lot. It's very emotional, we had been working very hard and something wasn't clicking. But today we got what the whole nation wanted. The most special thing for me is how my last 6 months were, I haven't spoken." a word. He knew that if he kept working hard he could shine and do what he could do. Having an opportunity like this makes it more special. We always believed it was just about executing our plans and staying calm and letting the pressure come. them," Hardik said in a post-match presentation.
"You have to give credit to Jassi (Jasprit Bumrah) and the other bowlers for those last 5 overs. I knew it wouldn't help me if I wasn't calm, I wanted to commit 100% to every ball I bowled. I have always enjoyed the pressure. Very happy for him (Dravid), he has been a wonderful man, I really enjoyed working with him, and giving him a farewell like this is wonderful, I have had a very good relationship with him and we became friends as a support staff," he added.
The stadium had an electric atmosphere. Drenched in excitement, the Indian players took to the field to join in the festivities as the dugout emptied. A loud cacophony echoed throughout the stadium as the crowd roared. Meanwhile, in South Africa there was another heartbreak.
