Sharma's mother captivated the internet with an Instagram post

Rohit Sharma's mother, Purnima, captured hearts on social media with a heart*-warming Instagram post following Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 victory. The post celebrated Rohit's bond with Virat Kohli, showcasing their camaraderie after India triumphed over South Africa in the final. In the widely-loved picture, Rohit stands with his daughter Samaira on his shoulders, while Virat, draped in the Indian flag, stands beside him. This image symbolised their deep connection, dispelling any past rumours of tension between the two cricket stars.

Fans were touched by Purnima's post, which further solidified the public perception of Rohit and Virat's friendship. The Indian team's victory and the iconic duo's retirement from T20 internationals added an emotional layer to the celebrations. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared images of Rohit with the ICC T20 World Cup trophy on the beach, captioning it with pride and admiration for the team's accomplishment.

The final match was a nail-biter. India, having chosen to bat first, faced early setbacks but recovered through a crucial partnership between Virat Kohli (76) and Axar Patel (47). Their efforts, along with a quick-fire contribution from Shivam Dube (27), led India to a total of 176/7. South Africa's bowlers, particularly Keshav Maharaj (2/23) and Anrich Nortje (2/26), initially put India on the back foot.

In their chase of 177, South Africa stumbled early but was revived by partnerships involving Quinton de Kock (39) and Tristan Stubbs (31), followed by a threatening innings from Heinrich Klaasen (52). However, India's bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh (2/18), Jasprit Bumrah (2/20), and Hardik Pandya (3/20), delivered a clutch performance in the death overs, restricting South Africa to 169/8.

Virat Kohli was named 'Player of the Match' for his outstanding performance, marking a significant achievement for India, who claimed their first ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy. This victory ended a long ICC trophy drought and was a testament to the team's perseverance and skill.