'I felt alive again': Rohit Sharma describes his feelings after India won the T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma , the captain of the Indian cricket team, has expressed his elation and renewed sense of purpose after India's triumphant win in the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Speaking at the launch of his cricket academy in Rashin, Karjat, Rohit revealed that the victory made him "feel alive again".

This sentiment is particularly poignant given India's heartbreaking loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup final last November. Despite winning 10 out of 10 matches leading up to the final, India faced a crushing defeat in Ahmedabad. However, Rohit's team bounced back with a near-perfect campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup , ultimately clinching a thrilling win against South Africa in the summit clash.

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Rohit Sharma 's emotional response to T20 World Cup victory

Rohit Sharma 's emotional response to the win underscores the significance of this achievement for the team and the country. The victory has not only ended India's drought in ICC events but also reinvigorated the team's spirit and determination.

"I do not speak Marathi that well but I will try. For us, winning the World Cup was the biggest goal for 3-4 months that we had to win it. After winning the World Cup, I felt alive again," Rohit Sharma said.

Rohit Sharma 's stellar performance in the T20 World Cup was a testament to his exceptional batting skills, as he ended the tournament with a career-best display. He amassed an impressive 257 runs in just eight games, boasting an average of 36.71 and a remarkable strike rate of over 156. His highest score was a thrilling 92, and he scored three half-centuries throughout the competition, earning him the title of second-highest run-getter.

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Rohit's illustrious T20 career came full circle as he retired as a double T20 World Cup champion, having first won the title in 2007 as a young and promising cricketer. Throughout his 151 T20I matches, Rohit has consistently demonstrated his prowess, scoring a total of 4,231 runs at an average of 32.05 and a strike rate of over 140. His impressive record includes five centuries and 32 fifties, with a personal best score of 121*.