Rohit Sharma Eats Sand From Barbados Pitch After India's T20 World Cup Triumph, Video Goes Viral

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Rohit Sharma ate some sand from the Barbados pitch where India defeated South Africa to be crowned T20 World Cup 2024 champions.

"This was my last game as well," the captain said in his post-match press conference, referring to a similar announcement that Virat Kohli had earlier made.

"I've enjoyed it since the time I started playing this format. No better time to say goodbye to this format. I've loved every moment of this. This is what I wanted - I wanted to win the cup," Rohit said as he saluted the room and got a rousing applause from the media.

Rohit also expressed his gratitude towards head coach Rahul Dravid who end his coaching stint with the win.

"What he has done for Indian cricket for the past 20, 25 years, this was the only thing left. I am very happy on behalf of the entire team that we could do this for him," Rohit said.

Rohit also had a special praise in store for Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.

"I am very lucky to have players like this in my squad, players who are playing for me and Team India - really, really grateful and thankful as well," he added.

When asked if it was the pinnacle of his career, Rohit agreed.

"This has to be the greatest time. I can say that. It's only because of how desperately I wanted to win this. All the runs that I've scored in all these years, it does matter but I'm not big on stats and all of that. Winning games for India, winning trophies for India - that is what I look forward to all the time," Rohit said.