Virat Kohli Shines in Final T20 World Cup Match as India Wins

West Indies cricket legends Chris Gayle and Ian Bishop praised Virat Kohli after he announced his retirement from T20I cricket following India’s victory in the T20 World Cup final. Kohli, the second-highest T20I run-scorer, played a crucial knock of 76 runs in the final against South Africa, helping India secure a 7-run win.

Gayle, who had backed Kohli to perform well, said, “Virat Kohli always comes to the crunch, and he makes that punch he did that in the final. Congratulations India it was a good game. Hard luck to South Africa.”

Bishop added, “This is the best way to go (Virat Kohli’s retirement). You want to go out with people grasping for more. I am happy for him personally. This has been a tough tournament, but this is a step-up class in his career.”

India’s campaign was flawless, led by Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, and they became the first team to lift the coveted title as an unbeaten side. Bishop noted, “India planned well and executed well. They were led well by Rohit Sharma but more than him, led by Virat in the final, led by Bumrah also in the tournament. This is an excellent bonus for all the hard work they put in. With all the results India have, they will be hoping this is another start to the long run.”

Kohli’s match-winning knock took India closer to their dream by propelling them to a competitive total of 176/7. Despite a nervy defence, India managed to defend the total and clinch a 7-run win to lift their second T20 World Cup title.