Rohit Sharma with Virat Kohli [AP]
Following India's commendable T20 World Cup victory, skipper Rohit Sharma's mother Purnima shared a heartfelt post involving batting stalwart Virat Kohli on social media platform Instagram.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma etched his name in history books as he led his troops to an emphatic T20 World Cup win in the Caribbean.
The Men in Blue outclassed a competitive South African outfit in the thrilling final in Barbados, securing a narrow seven-run win to claim their second title in the shortest format.
Rohit's mother Purnima Sharma shares a wholesome post
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma's mother Purnima has shared a heartfelt post following India's thumping win in the final. She praised the match-winners for their valiant effort that helped the Men in Blue emerge triumphant, calling them the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) duo.
Her caption read,
"GOAT duo in T20 cricket. Daughter on his shoulders, nation on his back, brother on his side."
Rohit & Virat retire from T20Is
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced retirement from T20 internationals soon after India lifted the World Cup. While Rohit finished his career as the top-scorer in T20Is, Kohli is currently the most successful batter in T20 World Cups.