Following India's thrilling T20 World Cup victory over South Africa, superstar batter Virat Kohli expressed his gratitude to his wife Anushka Sharma in a heartfelt message. India secured their second T20 World Cup title on June 29, defeating the Proteas in the final at Kensington Oval, Barbados.
Kohli himself played a pivotal role in India's triumph. His brilliant knock of 76 runs off 59 balls steadied the ship after a shaky start that saw India lose 3 wickets within the powerplay at just 34 runs. His crucial innings helped India reach a competitive total of 176/7, which ultimately proved too much for South Africa, who fell short by 7 runs, finishing at 169/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Virat Kohli's heartfelt post for Anushka Sharma
“None of this would remotely be possible without you my love. You keep me humble, grounded and you always say it how it is with absolute honesty. I couldn’t be more grateful for you. This victory is as much yours as it’s mine. Thank you and I love you for being YOU,” Kohli wrote in his Instagram post.
Virat Kohli, a member of India's victorious 2011 ODI World Cup squad, finally found his batting rhythm in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa. His crucial innings of 76 runs off 59 balls, including six fours and two sixes, anchored India's score to a competitive 176/7. This knock came after a tournament where he hadn't scored a fifty previously.
Following this match-winning performance, Kohli made a surprise announcement, declaring his retirement from T20I cricket. This decision came after leading India to their second T20 World Cup title and being named Player of the Match in the Barbados final.
Meanwhile, back home in India, Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma, who had been cheering him on throughout the tournament, promptly shared his heartfelt message on her Instagram account after India's thrilling victory.
“AND… I love this man @viratkohli. So grateful to call you my home – now go have a glass of sparkling water for me to celebrate this!” she captioned Kohli’s picture with the trophy in his hand.
Anushka, in another post not only shared Virat's heartfelt message but also extended her own congratulations to Team India for their remarkable T20 World Cup victory.
“Our daughter’s biggest concern was if all the players had someone to hug them after she saw them cry on tv….. Yes, My darling, they were hugged by 1.5 billion people. What a phenomenal victory and what a legendary achievement!! CHAMPIONS – CONGRATULATIONS!!” Anushka wrote.
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