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Rohit Sharma Presents T20 World Cup Ring to Mohammad Siraj in Special Ceremony
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Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Siraj during the special ring presentation ceremony at Wankhede Stadium. (Image: Screengrabs)
Special Ring Presentation
In a touching gesture at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, Team India captain Rohit Sharma presented the T20 World Cup winning ring to fast bowler Mohammad Siraj. The special presentation took place ahead of the Mumbai Indians’ clash against Gujarat Titans, making up for Siraj’s absence at the earlier BCCI Naman Awards ceremony.
Rohit’s Special Message
“This is for Mohammad Siraj,” Rohit Sharma announced during the presentation. “We missed you at the function. You played a vital role in our T20 campaign. So I am proudly presenting him a very very special ring which was made for all of us.”
T20 World Cup Victory
The ring commemorates India’s historic victory in the T20 World Cup, where they defeated South Africa in a thrilling final in Barbados. This triumph marked India’s first major international cricket success since the 2013 Champions Trophy, making it an especially significant achievement for the team and the nation.
Historic Achievement
The victory was particularly memorable as India managed to secure the win despite South Africa needing just 30 runs from 30 balls at one stage of the final, showcasing the team’s resilience and determination.
Championship Ring Details
The customized championship ring is a symbol of excellence and achievement, featuring unique personal touches for each player. Each ring includes the player’s name and jersey number, with an Ashok chakra prominently embedded on top, representing national pride and sporting excellence.
BCCI’s Tribute
As the BCCI stated on their social media platform X: “Diamonds may be forever, but this win certainly is immortalized in a billion hearts. These memories will ‘Ring’ loud and live with us forever.”
Team India Changes
The World Cup victory also marked the end of an era in Indian T20 cricket. Following the tournament, several senior players announced their retirement from T20 International cricket:
Post-Tournament Retirements:
- Captain Rohit Sharma announced his T20I retirement
- Star batter Virat Kohli bid farewell to the format
- All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja joined them in retiring from T20Is
The special ring presentation to Mohammad Siraj not only celebrates India’s T20 World Cup triumph but also symbolizes the team’s unity and recognition of each player’s contribution to this historic achievement. Siraj’s response of “Champion” upon receiving the ring perfectly encapsulates the spirit of victory and pride that this memento represents for Team India.
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