In a heartwarming video, Rahul Dravid was seen complimenting Virat Kohli’s milestones and asking him to win the red ball trophy as his last task.
Veteran batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 international cricket after playing a pivotal role in India’s thrilling victory at the 2024 T20 World Cup final in Barbados. The win marked India’s second T20 World Cup title and Kohli’s departure from the format after a remarkable career.
Following India’s triumph, Kohli was not the only high-profile name announcing retirement. Captain Rohit Sharma revealed during a media interaction that the final was also his last T20I match. The contest marked the retirement for head coach Rahul Dravid as well, who had previously announced his intention to step down after the World Cup.
In a heartwarming moment captured on camera during the team’s post-match celebrations, Dravid was seen urging Kohli to complete his collection of ICC trophies. Having secured victories in the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy, and now the 2024 T20 World Cup, Kohli only lacks the World Test Championship title. India fell short in the finals of the tournament twice in the past, losing to New Zealand in 2021 and Australia in 2023. Dravid’s message to Kohli was a clear call to focus on winning the World Test Championship and achieving a historic feat.
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“All three white ticked, one red to go. Tick it!,” Dravid can be seen telling Kohli in the short clip. Watch the video below:
Notably, despite facing batting struggles throughout most of the tournament, Virat Kohli rose to the occasion in the high-pressure final. His measured 59-ball 76, built after India’s top order was rattled by South Africa’s pace attack, proved to be the backbone of India’s innings. This knock propelled India to a competitive total of 176/7, which ultimately proved sufficient for victory.
Kohli’s retirement marked the end of an era in Indian T20I cricket. He leaves the format as the first player ever to win all four major ICC titles, including his triumph as captain in the U19 ODI World Cup in 2008.
Last Updated on July 1, 2024
