ROHIT SHARMA'S WIFE RITIKA POSTS SPECIAL MESSAGE: SAD TO SEE YOU LEAVE PART OF GAME
Rohit Sharma's wife, Ritika Sajdeh, has posted a special message for the World Cup-winning India captain after he decided to step away from the T20I format after the win against South Africa in Barbados on June 29. Rohit masterminded a perfect campaign for India as they became the first team to go unbeaten and win the T20 World Cup on Saturday. Rohit had a fantastic campaign with the bat, as he was the second-highest run-getter of the tournament.
Rohit would, however, announce during the press conference he was done with T20Is, following in the footsteps of Virat Kohli. Ritika took to Instagram on Monday to pen a special message for Rohit. She said it has been emotional and inspiring to see Rohit achieve his dream of winning the World Cup.
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Ritika went on to say that as fan of Rohit's game, she is sad to see him leave the T20I format behind. She admitted that even if Rohit took the decision keeping the team in mind, it doesn't make it any easy for her.
"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."
"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 incredible proud to call you mine!" said Ritika.
What did Rohit say about retirement?
Rohit said this was the best time for him to leave the format and said he had always wanted to win the T20 World Cup.
"That was my last game as well. Honestly, I have enjoyed it since the time I started playing this format. There is no better time to say goodbye to this format. I have loved every moment of it. I started my India career playing this format. This is what I wanted to do. win the Cup and say (goodbye,"" Rohit said even as the reporters in Barbados urged him to carry on playing the format.
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