After india defeated south africa by 7 runs at the Kensington Oval in barbados to win the t20 world cup 2024, leading all-rounder ravindra jadeja announced his retirement from t20 internationals, following in the footsteps of captain rohit sharma and all-rounder Virat Kohli. The all-around player sent a message on his official instagram account, revealing that he is hanging up his boots and providing a brief explanation in the shortest possible manner.
“With a heart full of gratitude, I bid farewell to t20 internationals. Like a steadfast horse galloping with pride, I’ve always given my best for my country and will continue to do so in other formats. Winning the t20 world cup was a dream come true, a pinnacle of my t20 international career. Thank you for the memories, the cheers, and the unwavering support”.
After joining the squad under MS Dhoni's guidance, the spin-bowling all-rounder has advanced significantly. However, he has not been able to find his rhythm in the just-finished competition. india was dominant throughout the competition, storming into the final unbeaten with wins over the likes of Pakistan, Australia, and bangladesh among others. india defeated south africa in a nail-biting contest held at the Kensington Oval in barbados to win their second ever ICC Men’s t20 world cup title.