Virat Kohli retires from T20I Cricket after winning World Cup

Kohli, named Man of the Match, scored a brilliant 76 off 59 balls, including six fours and two sixes, guiding India to a formidable total of 176 runs.

Virat Kohli, the Indian batting maestro, announced his retirement from T20I cricket after leading India to a thrilling victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. Kohli, named Man of the Match, scored 76 off 59 balls, including six fours and two sixes, guiding India to a formidable total of 176 runs.

Reflecting on his illustrious 16-year career and his decision to retire, Kohli said, "This was my last T20 World Cup, and this is exactly what we wanted to achieve. Sometimes you feel like you can't get a run, and then something like this happens—God is great. This was a now-or-never moment for us."

"This was my final T20 game for India. We were determined to lift that cup. It was an open secret; I was going to announce my retirement regardless of the outcome. It's time for the next generation to take the T20 game forward. It's been a long wait for us to win an ICC tournament. Look at Rohit—he's played in nine T20 World Cups, and this was my sixth. He deserves this victory as much as anyone."

Virat Kohli's retirement marks the end of an era, but his legacy as one of the greatest modern-day batters, especially in T20 cricket, will continue to inspire future generations.