Rohit Sharma Calls India’s T20 World Cup Victory a ‘Miracle’

Rohit Sharma led India to their second T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final.

Rohit Sharma has described India’s T20 World Cup 2024 win as a “miracle.” In June 2024, he captained the team to its second ICC T20 World Cup title. India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a tense final in Barbados.

This was India’s first T20 World Cup win in 17 years. Rohit was also part of the team that won the inaugural edition under MS Dhoni in 2007. He announced his retirement from T20 Internationals after this victory.

In the final, South Africa needed 30 runs from 30 balls but fell short. Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh took two wickets each. Hardik Pandya claimed three wickets.

“With that final (2023 ODI World Cup) in Ahmedabad, God has been very kind, and we went on to win the finals. From the position we were in, and to go on and win that final after that, it was truly a miracle, and then 8 months later, India go on to win another ICC trophy. So I am pretty happy with that,” Rohit said at an ICC event in Mumbai.

Rohit on 2026 T20 World Cup

During the event, Rohit was asked for his prediction for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He expressed his desire for India to defend their title successfully.

“Obviously I want India to be in the finals. Can’t really put my fingers on another team and say this and that. India playing the final against any team and India coming out on top is what I would love to see, and I’m pretty sure… I don’t know… what the others want. But I don’t care about the opposition, to be honest. I prefer India to be there, and then let’s see what happens,” Rohit said.