July 1st 2024.
The recent news of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announcing their retirement from T20Is has left fast bowler Mohammed Shami in shock. He expressed his concerns about the challenges of filling their positions in the team. This came shortly after India's victorious win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup, where Kohli was awarded the Player-of-the-Match for his incredible performance of 59-ball 76 runs. He announced that this was his last T20I game, ending his international T20 career on a high note.
Kohli, who is now India's second-highest run-scorer in the format, with a total of 4188 runs in 125 games at an impressive average of 48.69 and strike rate of 137.04, left a huge void to fill in the team. This news was followed by Rohit Sharma's announcement in the post-match press conference that he too will be retiring from T20Is. Rohit, who currently holds the record for the highest score with 4231 runs in 159 matches and the most centuries in men's T20Is, also left fans in shock.
Shami, who has been a part of the Indian team for years, shared his thoughts on the retirement of the two legendary players. He acknowledged their contribution to the team and their incredible performances over the years. He also expressed his gratitude towards them for their achievements, which have made India proud on numerous occasions. Shami believes that replacing such exceptional players in the team will be a big challenge, but it's a natural cycle in the world of sports. As one player leaves, another one steps in to take their place.
Reflecting on India's T20 World Cup win, Shami congratulated the entire team, support staff, and fans for their dedication and support throughout the tournament. He believes that this victory is a huge achievement for the country and every little effort and prayer played a significant role in it. He also acknowledged the hard work of all the players who remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and those who contributed to the team's success in any capacity.
Shami also shared his thoughts on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's phone call to the team right after their victory. He appreciated the Prime Minister's passion for the sport and how his personal congratulations boosted the team's confidence. He ended by saying that being a part of a World Cup-winning team is a rare opportunity, and he feels fortunate to have experienced it. Only around 10 percent of players get to be a part of such a momentous event in their lifetime.
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