Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after India's victory (Source:@screengrab)
In a moment of pure joy following India’s thrilling victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli shared a hilarious and candid conversation that has gone viral on social media. After Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning runs in a nervy run-chase, the Indian duo of Kohli and Rohit rushed onto the field to celebrate the victory.
Amidst the celebrations, both cricketers grabbed a stump and danced in joyous abandon, even engaging in a light-hearted ‘Dandiya’ on the pitch.
Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma's Light-Hearted Moment
However, it was not just their victory that captured attention, but also the candid chat between the two players, which was picked up by the cameras and shared by the ICC on their Instagram handle. Rohit Sharma was seen in an animated conversation with Virat Kohli, addressing the retirement rumors that had been circulating around both of them in recent times.
"Abhi ham koi retire nahi ho rahe. ******* inko toh lag raha hai," Rohit said humorously in Hindi, laughing off the retirement speculations, which left Virat Kohli in splits.
The banter was light-hearted and candid, with both players appearing in high spirits after leading their team to the Champions Trophy title
RO-KO's Crucial Contribution
It is important to note that Rohit and Kohli played crucial roles in India’s triumph. Kohli, who has a knack for stepping up on the biggest stages, delivered for India when it mattered most, particularly against Pakistan and in the semi-final against Australia.
Meanwhile, Rohit, played a significant role in guiding India to the title, laying a solid foundation for the middle order to finish the job.