Rohit emphasised that he would continue representing India in Test and ODI formats, but he would be stepping away from the shortest format of the game.
Rohit’s decision followed shortly after his teammate Virat Kohli also announced his retirement from T20 internationals.
“This was my last (T20I) game as well,” Rohit said at the press conference after the final.
“No better time to say goodbye to this format. I’ve loved every moment of this. I started my India career playing this format. This is what I wanted, I wanted to win the cup. I wanted this badly. Very hard to put in words. It was a very emotional moment for me. I was very desperate for this title in my life. Happy that we eventually crossed the line,” Rohit said.
Rohit bids farewell to the shortest format of cricket as its leading run-scorer, amassing an impressive total of 4231 runs across 159 appearances. His legacy is further bolstered by his record-breaking achievement of scoring the most centuries (five) in T20 internationals.
Throughout his illustrious career, Rohit has played pivotal roles in two victorious T20 World Cup campaigns. He first tasted success as a young player in the inaugural edition back in 2007. Fast forward to 2024, where he captained the Indian team to glory, solidifying his place in cricketing history.