India captain Rohit Sharma lifted the ICC T20 World Cup hero, Hardik Pandya, who was in tears after defending 16 runs within the ultimate over following Males in Blue’s T20 World Cup triumph. India lifted the T20 WC trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by simply seven runs. The environment on the Kensington Oval in Barbados confirmed the significance of this victory for the Indian group and its passionate followers, combining celebration and uncooked emotion.

The captain of India Rohit collapsed to the bottom because the final wicket fell, sealing the victory. Head coach Rahul Dravid celebrated by leaping out of his chair, expressing the aid and pleasure that hundreds of thousands of Indian followers the world over have been feeling. With the much-awaited win, India received the T20 World Cup twice, becoming a member of the West Indies and England.

After the victory, Rohit kissed Hardik on the cheek because the emotional all-rounder was talking after the match.

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Hardik, who has just lately come below intense scrutiny and criticism, was seen crying as he took within the enormity of the event. Hardik’s journey, from being criticised public determine to profitable a World Cup, is the right instance of perseverance and atonement. His completely happy tears have been the fruition of years of diligence and dedication.

Regardless of being trolled mercilessly throughout the Indian Premier League, on a private {and professional} stage, he produced what could have been the World Cup-winning second when he eliminated Heinrich Klaasen. South Africa required 30 off 30 at that time.

“It means lots. Very emotional, we might been working very onerous and one thing was not clicking. However immediately we received what the entire nation wished. Extra particular for me, is how my final 6 months have been, I have never spoken a phrase. I knew that if I saved working onerous I may shine and do what I may do. Getting a possibility like this makes it extra particular. We all the time believed it was nearly executing our plans and staying calm and letting the strain come to them,” Hardik mentioned in a post-match presentation.

“Credit score to Jassi (Jasprit Bumrah) and the opposite bowlers for these final 5 overs. Knew it will not assist me if I wasn’t calm, wished to commit 100% to each ball I’ve bowled. I’ve all the time loved the strain. Very completely happy for him (Dravid), he is been an exquisite man, actually loved working with him, and to provide him a farewell like that is fantastic, have had an excellent relationship with him and turn into mates. Very completely happy for all of the help employees,” he added.

The stadium had an electrifying environment. Drenched with pleasure, the Indian gamers poured onto the pitch to hitch in on the festivities because the dugout emptied. A loud cacophony rippled all through the stadium because the viewers let forth their roars. In the meantime fro South Africa it was one other heartbreak.