(Dunya News) – Indian batter Virat Kohli on Saturday announced retirement from T20 cricket after his side reclaimed T20 World Cup glory after a gap of 17 years.
It was time for next generation to take over, he said in a statement after lifting the Man of the Match title in the world cup.
The world cup final was won by India - by a narrow margin of just seven runs.
An attritional 76 from Virat Kohli had helped India to a monumental first-innings score of 176/7 as they sought their first crown in over a decade.
Opponents South Africa were looking for their first world title ever as they chased 177 - and came immensely close, with some fine batting from Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen. However, Protease were restricted to 169 by Indian bowlers.
India have clinched the title again after the gap of 17 years.