Rohit on Virat: A lot was going on inside us. Inside story of that hug after becoming world champion.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Records are made and broken on the cricket field, but there are some moments which remain imprinted in our hearts forever. Remember that ground in Barbados in the year 2024? When India lifted the T20 World Cup. After the victory that night, there was a scene that made crores of Indians cry, that emotional hug of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Gale Milna). Both had tears in their eyes and they were holding each other tightly as if saying “Finally we have done it, man!” Now after so many months, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has spoken openly about the depth of that moment. You will also be reminded of that night after listening to his statement. “All that happened suddenly…” Rohit said in his recent interview that the hug was not planned nor was it for the camera. He said, “We both were running after the same dream for so many years. We played so many World Cups together, came so close and lost. That hug was the result of all those years of hard work, pain and waiting.” What was there in that ‘magical hug’? Rohit explained that there were no words between him and Virat at that time. It was just a feeling. Both knew that this was their last T20 match. Both of them had put in their blood and sweat for this trophy. When Virat hugged Rohit, it was not a captain’s respect for another former captain, but the comfort of two friends “lightening the burden”. Rohit said, “There was a lot there… relief, happiness, and the feeling that we had accomplished what we had set out to do for the country.” Real proof of ‘Ro-Ko’ friendshipPeople often say that there are egos among stars. But that picture from Barbados proved that when it comes to the country, Virat and Rohit are no less than ‘Jai-Viru’. That one moment had mended every broken heart from 2011 to 2024. This statement of Rohit shows that the trophy is made of gold, but the bond that these two greats shared on that field was priceless. Really friends, that era was something different! If you are also a fan of Rohit-Virat, then definitely share this news. Those memories will be refreshed!