'Everything Was...': Rohit Sharma Talks About The Iconic Suryakumar Catch And The Planning Behind It

India scripted history on June 29, 2024, by beating South Africa in the finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Barbados. The 'men in blue' won the T20 world Cup for the second time and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. India had lost their case completely with Heinrich Klaasen ripping Axar Patel apart, but pace duo Bumrah and Arshdeep pulled it back for India by leaving only 16 runs for Hardik Pandya to defend. It was Pandya's heroics coupled with SKY's miraculous catch that sealed the deal for India.

Rohit Sharma has finally shared his thoughts on the iconic Suryakumar Yadav catch that sealed India's fate and helped them clinch the World T20 trophy for the second time in the history of the tournament.

Rohit Sharma Said

We had a brief chat about what we wanted to do, because we all know that Miller can be a very dangerous player and he has played that role to perfection most of the time. We wanted to keep it away from him and Hardik bowled that ball. Because he hit with the wind so I thought it may go, but it was written, everything was written so I am glad and for Surya to take that plan was exceptional. When we say practice makes man perfect, that is what it is

PM Modi Meets Team India

The original plan for Rohit and Co. to reach India was on July 30, 2024, but hurricane beryl halted it for a few days. Four days after winning the coveted T20 trophy, the 'Men in Blue' arrived in the Indian subcontinent and Delhi warmly welcomed them with a rousing reception. The Indian cricket team then left for 7 Lok Kalyan Marg to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The players then had breakfast and grouped up for quick pictures, after which they left for Mumbai.

India's Iconic Victory At Barbados

India created history in the recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The 'Men in Blue' made the entire nation proud by winning the coveted T20 silverware by defeating South Africa in the finals. India are now only the third team after England (2010 & 2022) and West Indies (2012 & 2016) to win the T20 World Cup for the second time. Not just India, this victory also marks a special milestone for Rohit Sharma. Rohit is the only cricketer to win the T20 World Cup as a player and as a skipper.