The 2 greats of Indian cricket — Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli — referred to as time on their T20I careers with India’s T20 World Cup triumph on Saturday. It was an emotional second for each the gamers as the 2 performed essential roles for the nationwide staff within the format of the sport for fairly a very long time. Virat led the staff in T20Is earlier than stepping down from the position in 2021. Rohit then took over the duties and fared properly for India within the put up. After India’s defeat to England in 2022 World Cup semi-final each Rohit and Virat missed T20I cricket the subsequent yr and it was Hardik Pandya, who led the staff. Later, Rohit and Virat returned to the format with the previous being the captain once more.

It was a dream finish to the T20I careers of Rohit and Virat on Saturday as they helped India clinch the title, with the previous being the skipper of the staff.

The duo’s retirement from the format has left an enormous void within the T20I staff of India now. However an even bigger subject awaits the administration as who will lead the staff now. Hardik, who has fared properly as captain within the shortest format, be it Indian Premier League or worldwide cricket, appears to be the entrance runner.

Nevertheless, when requested about his position within the upcoming years as there may be one other T20 World Cup set to happen in 2026, he determined to not remark a lot on it.

“How do you have a look at the position forward? Two legends have retired from T20Is and you might be anticipated to guide the staff now. How do you see 2026?” requested a reporter after India’s T20 World Cup win in Barbados.

“There may be quite a lot of time for 2026. I’m very blissful for each Rohit and Virat…two giants and legends of Indian cricket, who completely deserved this. It has been so wonderful taking part in with them for thus a few years. All of us will miss them however on the identical level, that is the very best farewell we may give them,” Hardik instructed reporters.