WATCH: Kohli, Rohit, Hardik and Siraj in tears as India beat South Africa to win 2024 T20 World Cup

The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, witnessed a spectacle of not only thrilling cricket but also wild emotions on Saturday, June 29. India’s victory over South Africa in the 2024 World Cup final it was not just a victory; it was the culmination of an 11-year wait for the ICC trophy, a wait that ended up filled with tears and unbridled joy.

Indian cricket stars express their feelings

Virat Kohli, the talismanic batsman who held an innings of 76 fights, was a picture of raw emotion. Years of loss and personal struggles seemed to melt away as tears streamed down his face, a testament to the great burden he was carrying. Captain Rohit Sharmawho led the team through hardships and adversity, was also overcome with tears of joy, the weight of expectation lifted from his shoulders.

Naah man don’t cry 😢 😭 #RohitSharma𓃵 #ViratKohli #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/f6dnp7VqOx

— Katib Raza 🇮🇳 (@HangamiKatib) June 29, 2024

This is nationalist #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/LboGnkQ9x2

— ram kumar (@radheykittu) June 29, 2024

VIRAT KOHLI IS CRYING IN THE EYES OF THE INDIAN FLAG. 😭

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PICTURE THAT HAPPENED. #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #T20WorldCup #INDvsENG2024 #Ngilandi #TeamIndia #ICCT20WorldCup24 #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/wWKr0j9E1N

— Himanshu Chaurasia (@_cricketguru) June 29, 2024

The wave of emotion was not limited to the older players. Hardik PandyaAll his bat and ball skills proved to be important in the tournament, he was seen wiping away tears, which is a reflection of his journey back to top form.

Hardik Pandya broke down in tears after defending the runs in the 20th over. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/7vu6oIdzd0

— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 29, 2024

The tears 😢 in Hardik’s eyes mean this victory 🏆 🎉!#T20WorldCup2024#T20WorldCupFinal#ViratKohlipic.twitter.com/ANyeGR85YA

— venkatesh kanike 🇮🇳 (@venkateshkanike) June 30, 2024

Slow speed Mohammed Siraj he also joined the emotional outpouring, highlighting the importance of winning for the next generation of Indian cricketers.

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The entire Indian party shared the joy

Support staff and other team members were also protected. Axar Pateltheir counter attack scoring 47 runs propelled India to a competitive total, and Kuldeep Yadav, who played a key role throughout the tournament with his spin, were motivated by the win. A bowling attack, led by the ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah and a small gun Arshdeep Singhwho collected four important wickets, and superman Suryakumar Yadavthe constant threat of opponents on the field, they all share an emotional rollercoaster.

The scoreboard (India 176/7; South Africa 169/8) tells the story of a fierce battle. Kohli’s knock and Patel’s late flourish set a challenging target. South Africa fought bravely, with Heinrich KlaasenA half century and Quinton de Kock’s contribution gives a glimmer of hope. However, Hardik’s three wickets and Bumrah’s two scalps in the dying overs extinguished those hopes, leaving South Africa seven runs short.

This victory was more than just the act of winning the cup. The tears of the Indian players were the culmination of years of dedication, pressure, and a burning desire to regain their place at the top of world cricket. The celebrations at the Kensington Oval were not just about the win, but about tenacity, belief, and the arrival of a new era of Indian cricket.

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