Virat Kohli’s record-breaking Instagram post celebrates T20 World Cup win
Before Kohli broke the mark, the Bollywood pair Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's wedding announcement was the most-liked Instagram post in India
“Couldn’t have dreamt of a better day than this. God is great, and I bow my head in gratitude. We finally did it 🇮🇳❤️🇮🇳❤️ Jai Hind ❤️❤️❤️,” was Kohli’s caption accompanying a collage of Team India members celebrating their victory. Fans throughout the country were moved by this straightforward but profound message.
Before Kohli broke the mark, the Bollywood pair Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra’s wedding announcement was the most-liked Instagram post in India. But Kohli’s post eclipsed that record by a wide margin. Celebrities, athletes, and fans alike congratulated Kohli in the post’s comments section. International athletes also joined in the fun, with Vinicius Jr. of Brazilian football and MMA fighter Conor McGregor praising Kohli in their remarks.
After inspiring his team to an exciting victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, Virat Kohli unexpectedly declared retirement from the T20 International format. “This was my last T20 game playing for India. This World Cup was the perfect culmination for this chapter in my career. Time for the next generation to take the T20 game forward,” he said.
In addition to commemorating a historic victory, Kohli’s Instagram post served as evidence of the ability of social media to link sportsmen and fans throughout the globe.
Following India’s T20 World Cup victory, the announcement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20 cricket sparked strong feelings among supporters and other celebrities. The renowned cricket player acknowledged Kohli and Sharma’s choice in an emotional social media statement. Supporters who recognize the influence of these two legends on Indian cricket found resonance in his remarks.
The following are a few highlights of Virat Kohli’s Twenty20 career:
78 against Pakistan, 2012*: India’s victory was aided by his undefeated 78.
72 vs South Africa, 2014*: India advanced to the T20 World Cup final thanks to his effort.
82 vs. Australia, 2016*: He made the win certain with his devastating knock.
82 against Pakistan, 2022*: An unlikely victory was led by his undefeated 82.
76 against. South Africa, 2024: India’s win was guaranteed with his final innings.
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