Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika's post after his retirement: " I know the toll it’s taken on your heart...."

Cricket fans witnessed an exhilarating finale on Saturday as India clinched the T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating South Africa by seven runs in Bridgetown. This victory was particularly special for captain Rohit Sharma, marking his third consecutive ICC final as a leader, but this time, ending with a triumphant win. 

The emotional impact of the victory was evident in the post-match celebrations, with captain Rohit Sharma shedding tears of joy. His wife, Ritika Sajdeh, captured this moment of triumph and heartfelt emotion in a touching Instagram post. 

Sharing photos of Rohit with the trophy and celebrating with his teammates, Ritika wrote, "Ro, I know what this has meant to you. This format, this cup, these men, this journey, and this entire process of getting what you’ve always dreamed of. I know how hard these last few months have been for you. I know the toll it’s taken on your heart, mind, and body but watching you achieve your dream was incredibly emotional and inspiring."

Ritika continued, "As your wife, I am immensely proud of what you’ve achieved and the impact you’ve had on this game and the people who love it; but as someone who loves your game, I’m sad to see you leave any part of it behind. I know you’ve thought long and hard about what’s best for this team, but that doesn’t make watching you leave that part of it behind any easier. I love you so much and I am so incredibly proud to call you mine!"

India's victory was achieved by setting a target of 177 runs and restricting South Africa to 169/8 in 20 overs. Following the match, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from T20 Internationals, signaling a new chapter for younger players to step up.

With this win, Rohit Sharma has cemented his legacy as a successful captain, supported unwaveringly by his wife Ritika, who stands tall as his rock through the highs and lows of his cricketing journey.