Rohit Sharma makes shocking revelation about Virat Kohli's retirement from T20I cricket

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from T20I cricket after inspiring the Indian cricket team to triumph in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados on June 29. It was a fitting farewell to two of the most celebrated players in the world, as India thrashed South Africa by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 final to clinch their first ICC title after 11 years.

The cricket fraternity and fans have been celebrating Rohit and Kohli’s incredible contributions to Indian cricket in the shorter format of the game. However, they will continue playing in ODI and Test cricket for India.

India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph marks emotional farewell for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from T20Is

However, their return to the T20I squad after the T20 World Cup 2024 was not on the cards, as the Indian selectors have already hinted at looking beyond them, with the likely head coach Gautam Gambhir already demanding fresh talents in T20Is.

Well, the legendary batters have gracefully called time on their remarkable T20I career with the T20 World Cup 2024 before being shown the doors by the BCCI, selectors, and the next head coach.

Notably, Kohli was struggling for runs in the tournament, but he scored 76 off 59 deliveries to play a key role in India’s second T20 World Cup title win after 17 years. He was named Player of the Match for his crucial knock in the final.

Meanwhile, Indian skipper Rohit revealed some shocking details about Kohli’s retirement from T20I cricket after the historic win in Barbados. He revealed that Kohli had already informed the Indian cricket team management that he would retire from T20Is after the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Rohit Sharma reveals Virat Kohli's secret retirement plan

The Indian opener said that the Indian team knew about Kohli’s retirement decision before the start of the tournament in the USA and West Indies, and he is happy for whatever he did and achieved in his T20I career. Rohit described the dashing right-hander as a champion player.

Rohit Sharma said during the media interaction in Barbados: “Virat informed us before the start of the tournament that he will retire after this T20 World Cup. He is a champion player and I am very happy for him.”

Notably, Kohli is the second-highest run-scorer in T20I cricket after Rohit (4,231), amassing 4,188 runs at an impressive average of 48.69, with one century and 38 half-centuries to his name in 125 T20I matches for the Indian team.

It's time for the next generation to take over: Virat Kohli

Earlier, Kohli said at the post-match presentation: “This is my last T20 game playing for India, my last World Cup I was going to play. I wanted to make the most of it. It's time for the next generation to take over. There are some amazing players playing in India. I've no doubts they'll keep the flag waving high, and really take this team further from here now.”