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Published 12:33 IST, June 30th 2024

Conor McGregor couldn't resist but react to Virat Kohli's post on India's T20 World Cup title win

UFC & MMA icon Conor McGregor shares a one-worded reaction to Virat Kohli after Team India lifts their first ICC title after over a decade after defeating SA.

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Conor McGregor, Virat Kohli | Image: AP
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The historic win clinched by the Rohit Sharma-led Team India has everyone jumping with joy as they secure a solid win over the dominating South Africa at the Kensington Oval. Despite the Aiden Markram-led side trying to keep the win in their hands, the men in Blue were able to snatch the victory off their hands and break their longstanding title drought, which has lasted for over a decade. The is so huge that the entire nation erupted in ecstasy at night and celebrated the squad's historic win. After India's title sweep in Barbados, MMA superstar Conor McGregor expressed his delight at India's historic title win.

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Conor McGregor reveres India's T20 World Cup win, comments on Virat Kohli's social media post  

After Team India sealed the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title over South Africa, a horde of reactions poured in after their historic win. Star Team India batter Virat Kohli took to the social media platform Instagram to express his emotions and delight after the Men in Blue won the title.

"Couldn’t have dreamt of a better day than this. God is great and I bow my head in gratitude. We finally did. Jai Hind," Kohli wrote on Instagram.

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Legendary MMA striker and UFC Icon, Conor McGregor commented on Kohli's post as he wrote 'Legendary' in the comments section as he relished Team India's World Cup victory.

Conor McGregor's comment on Virat Kohli's Instagram post | Image: Instagram/@virat.kohli
 

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For Team India, it was a historic moment as the Rohit Sharma-led side sealed a T20 World Cup title win, which has put the team back on the map. The sheer dominance was on display as they were able to stay undefeated in the tournament and eventually win it all.

Meanwhile, a gloomy update also emerged as India's cricketing titans, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, announced that they are retiring from the T20I format and that the T20 World Cup final was their last with the national side. While both of them would still feature in the ODIs and Tests, it is certainly the end of an era for Indian Cricket.

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12:23 IST, June 30th 2024