Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma share a strong camaraderie that extends beyond the confines of the cricket field. The Indian batting superstar and the veteran batsman have forged a close bond, playing together for years and developing a strong relationship and mutual respect.
Having been teammates for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy for many years and then for the Indian cricket team for over a decade, Kohli and Ishant have seen each other’s growth, success and ups and downs.
Ishant Sharma cries for Virat Kohli after India’s 2024 T20 World Cup win
Their camaraderie is evident in their interactions both on and off the field as they engaged in a funny banter during an IPL 2024 match between RCB and DC.
Well, Ishant’s love and respect for his teammate and friend Kohli was evident once again as Team India created history by winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies.
Notably, the Men in Blue defeated South Africa by seven runs in the 2024 T20 World Cup final to end their 11-year ICC trophy drought at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29.
It was a historic and emotional moment for the entire nation as two of Team India’s legendary batsmen, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, announced their retirement from T20I cricket after winning the T20 World Cup trophy after 17 years. since India’s first title win in the format.
Ishant Sharma’s emotional reaction to Virat Kohli’s retirement goes viral
In fact, as soon as India won the 2024 T20 World Cup and Kohli announced his retirement from T20I cricket after collecting the Man of the Match award, the former Indian captain was seen breaking down while speaking to his family over a video call.
Before regaining his composure, the aggressive Virat was seen wiping away tears as he spoke to his wife Anushka Sharma and children. Seeing his friend and teammate Kohli in tears, Ishant Sharma couldn’t help but break down in tears in the commentary box during the 2024 T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa.
In the viral video, Ishant can be seen crying on live television after watching Kohli’s emotional moment. The clip of the moment has gone viral on social media platforms, with fans praising their bond and friendship.
Watch Ishant Sharma’s emotional moment here:
Ishant couldn’t control his tears as he saw Kohli, the only person who has been with him from the beginning and seen his entire journey, get emotional. Delhi gang forever ❤️image.twitter.com/FQjH71o8KU
-shau (@musklaudu) June 30, 2024
Ishant Sharma cried seeing Virat Kohli crying. This bond between Delhi boys 🥹❤️ photo.twitter.com/Eu2w42N0um
—Pari (@BluntIndianGal) June 30, 2024
I wanted to make the most of it: Virat Kohli on T20I retirement
It is noteworthy that Kohli finished his T20I career with 4188 runs in 125 matches at an average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 137.04. However, Kohli will be seen in an Indian jersey in ODI and Test cricket.
Announcing his retirement from T20Is, Kohli told Harsha Bhogle in the post-match press conference: “This is my last T20 match playing for India, my last World Cup I was going to play. “I wanted to make the most of it.”
