Rohit Sharma Hails Barbados as India Celebrates T20 World Cup Win

Rohit Sharma Reflects on India's T20 World Cup Triumph: 'Barbados is in My Veins'

"It’s the pitch where everything happened! Barbados will forever be in my veins," exclaimed Rohit Sharma during a JioHotstar special, "Champions Waali Feeling Phir Se," as he reminisced about India's victorious campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Rohit Sharma celebrates India's T20 World Cup victory.

A year has passed since India ended their 17-year wait for a T20 World Cup title, securing the trophy with a thrilling victory over South Africa at the Kensington Oval.

The final match was a tense affair that went down to the wire, but India held their composure to clinch the title and bring an end to years of near misses. The victory was the result of a dominant and resilient campaign, where India remained undefeated, displaying both skill and determination throughout the tournament.

One of the most memorable moments of the tournament was the high-stakes clash between rivals India and Pakistan.

"It wasn’t just a game,” Rohit recalled. “Two days before the match, we were locked in — tight security, fans everywhere, you could feel something special was coming. It felt like a festival had taken over.”

India prevailed over Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring thriller. Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match for his exceptional performance, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs.

Despite an early batting collapse, with the quick dismissals of Kohli, Rohit, and Axar, Rishabh Pant's aggressive innings of 42 runs off 31 balls helped India reach a total of 119.

"On that pitch, his 42 was like scoring 70," Rohit stated. "We knew 140 was par, but with our bowlers, even 119 could work.”

Rohit praised Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh for their outstanding execution of the game plan. “Bumrah is a weapon — he takes wickets and dries up runs. Arshdeep’s been brilliant too, and they were crucial in pushing the game in our favour.”

From the electric atmosphere of the India-Pakistan match to the nail-biting final in Barbados, Rohit's reflections pay tribute to a team that etched unforgettable memories for the nation.