Rohit Sharma Reflects on T20 World Cup Victory: 'Barbados in My Veins Forever'

Rohit Sharma Reflects on India's T20 World Cup Triumph: 'Barbados Will Forever Be in My Veins'

NEW DELHI: "Barbados will forever be in my veins," Rohit Sharma declared on JioHotstar’s special program, "Champions Waali Feeling Phir Se," as he reminisced about India's victorious journey at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

It has been a year since India ended their 17-year wait, clinching the T20 World Cup trophy after a thrilling final clash against South Africa at Kensington Oval.

In a nail-biting contest that extended to the final over, India maintained composure to secure the title and bring an end to years of near misses.

The triumph was not solely about the final game; it represented the peak of an impeccable campaign where India showcased dominance, resilience, and character throughout the entire tournament.

One of the most memorable moments was the high-voltage encounter between rivals India and Pakistan.

"It wasn’t just a game," Rohit recalled. "Two days before the match, we were locked in — tight security, fans everywhere, you could feel something special was coming. It felt like a festival had taken over."

India narrowly defeated Pakistan by six runs in a tense, low-scoring match. Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performance, taking 3 wickets for 14 runs, earned him the Player of the Match award.

Despite an early setback with the quick dismissals of Kohli, Rohit, and Axar, Rishabh Pant’s audacious 42 off 31 balls rescued the innings, propelling India to a total of 119.

"On that pitch, his 42 was like scoring 70," Rohit said. "We knew 140 was par, but with our bowlers, even 119 could work."

Rohit praised Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh for their flawless execution of the game plan. "Bumrah is a weapon — he takes wickets and dries up runs. Arshdeep’s been brilliant too, and they were crucial in pushing the game in our favour."

From the electric atmosphere of the India-Pakistan match to the nerve-wracking final in Barbados, Rohit’s reflection is a fitting tribute to a team that created unforgettable memories for the nation.