Rohit Sharma Reflects on T20 World Cup Triumph and Hardik Pandya's Key Role

India's Historic T20 World Cup Victory

India secured their second T20 World Cup title after a 17-year wait, triumphing under the leadership of Rohit Sharma in a tournament held in the West Indies and the USA. The team showcased remarkable unity and dominance throughout the competition. Recently, Rohit shared heartfelt moments following their victory, particularly highlighting Hardik Pandya's significant contributions.

Rohit acknowledged that the trophy would not have been possible without Hardik's efforts, recalling an emotional moment when he embraced the all-rounder, referring to him as 'my man'.

"This was an emotional moment. Hardik is my man, he did the job for me and the team otherwise we would've been sitting without anything in our hands."

In a special program titled 'Champion Wali Feeling Phir Se' aired by a broadcasting channel, Rohit discussed their T20 World Cup success. He emphasized that the trophy was crucial not just for him but for the entire team, revealing the extensive planning and hard work that went into their preparation.

"It meant so much to all of us, to that group. We'd experienced the heartbreak of coming so close and falling short. That's why it was special. We planned meticulously. We worked hard every single day, constantly thinking about how to win the World Cup. That's why every player's emotions came pouring out on that day."

Hardik Pandya's performance was instrumental in the tournament, as he amassed 144 runs over six innings and claimed 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.64, including crucial dismissals of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller during the final.