BCCI Sets Sights On WTC Final And Champions Trophy Success Under Rohit Sharma

Following Team India's T20 World Cup victory, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has outlined the team's next goals: winning the World Test Championship (WTC) and Champions Trophy under Rohit Sharma's leadership.

The Men in Blue secured a seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final at Kensington Oval, Barbados, on June 29. This victory ended India's 11-year wait for an ICC trophy and a 13-year wait for a World Cup.

In a video shared by BCCI, Shah reiterated his earlier promise and expressed confidence in Rohit Sharma's captaincy. He stated that Team India aims to win both the WTC final and Champions Trophy under Rohit's leadership.

"I said in Rajkot that in 2024 we will win hearts, and trophies and hoist the Indian flag in Barbados and our captain did it. After this win, our next target is the WTC final and Champions Trophy. I am confident that under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, we will win the WTC Final and the Champions Trophy," Shah said.

Shah also acknowledged the crucial role played by key players during the final overs of the T20 World Cup final. He thanked Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh for their death overs bowling, and Suryakumar Yadav for his stunning catch.

"In the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024, the last 5 overs played a crucial role and I want to thank Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya for their big role in the last overs of the match," Shah added.

Retirements Announced

After India's triumph over South Africa, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirements from T20I cricket. Additionally, Rahul Dravid's tenure as Team India's head coach concluded with this match.

Shah congratulated Team India for their remarkable win in Barbados after falling short in two previous ICC tournaments in 2023. He dedicated this victory to Dravid, Sharma, Kohli, and Jadeja.

"I congratulate Team India for this historic T20 World Cup win. I want to dedicate this victory to coach Rahul Dravid, captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. Last year in June 2023, we lost in the WTC final. In November 2023 after 10 wins we won hearts but couldn't win the cup," Shah said.

This victory marks a significant achievement for Team India as they now set their sights on future challenges under Rohit Sharma's leadership.