Bridgetown: After leading India to a historic T20 World Cup victory against South Africa in Barbados, captain Rohit Sharma’s emotional celebration stole the spotlight. India clinched the title with a thrilling seven-run win, marking their first ICC trophy in over a decade without former captain MS Dhoni.
Rohit, the tournament’s highest run-scorer for India, displayed raw emotion on the field. He was seen patting the ground and even tasting the soil of Kensington Oval, echoing a celebratory gesture akin to tennis star Novak Djokovic. Social media erupted with comparisons of Rohit’s actions to Djokovic’s tradition of eating grass at Wimbledon.
Known for his admiration for Djokovic, Rohit’s unique celebration resonated deeply with fans, underscoring his jubilation and respect for the historic occasion. Following the victory, Rohit announced his retirement from T20Is, following teammate Virat Kohli’s footsteps, while both players affirmed their commitment to continuing in ODI and Test cricket for India.
