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Published 07:30 IST, June 30th 2024

After turning the tables in the T20 WC final, Rohit publicly embraces Hardik Pandya with a kiss

After Hardik Pandya's masterclass spell at the T20 World Cup Final vs SA, skipper Rohit Sharma publicly embraces Hardik Pandya with a kiss on his cheeks.

Reported by: Pavitra Shome
Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma | Image: Instagram/@ICC

After more than ten years of suffering, Team India has finally broken the curse, making this a moment to treasure. India fulfilled their redemption story after the heartbreaking ODI World Cup by winning in spectacular fashion. The supporters' ecstatic reaction when the Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue finally took home the cutlery was nothing short of extraordinary. Many players deserve credit for the victory, but Hardik Pandya is a major factor in the team's accomplishments. Throughout the IPL 2024 season, the fans treated the star all-rounder unfairly, so he pulled off the comeback of all time. Following the game, Hardik Pandya and captain Rohit Sharma shared a sweet moment that went viral.

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Rohit Sharma lands a kiss at Hardik Pandya's cheeks after India's pompous win at the T20 World Cup Final  

Hardik Pandya was Team India's most in-form player, delivering with both bat and ball. His return to national duty was met with some skepticism, but he answered all of the naysayers with an absolute gem of a comeback. Pandya bowled the tense final over, and Suryakumar made a stunning stop to deny South Africa victory. Hardik limited the hitters and helped Team India achieve the victory, which halted their quest for an ICC title.

The standout all-around player for Team India was talking after India's crushing victory in the T20 World Cup final. He was talking about giving team coach Rahul Dravid a proper send-off by taking home the trophy and ultimately ending the curse. As the captain and vice-captain celebrated the huge victory together, a beaming Rohit Sharma walked up to him and kissed him on the cheeks.

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In a nail-biting summit duel at the Kensington Oval, the heroic Men in Blue subdued a turbo-charged South Africa. Team India's search for an ICC title has come to an end in 2024, as they finally hold the silverware. Despite the Proteas' best efforts, India emerged as the superior team, putting South Africa's chances of winning an ICC title and their dusty, old, and empty cabinet on hold.

India made history by being the first-ever undefeated team to win a T20 World Cup final in history, and it is just the beginning for them as the young generation is all set to take over the format.

Updated 07:30 IST, June 30th 2024

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