Kohli, who played 125 T20I matches, scored 4188 runs at an average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 137.04. He is the second-highest run-scorer in the format and the only player to be the highest run-scorer in two different T20 World Cups (2014 and 2022). Kohli was named in the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Decade from 2011 to 2020 and played a pivotal role in India's World Cup triumph, scoring 76 off 59 balls in the final against South Africa and being awarded the Player of the Match.
Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, finishes his T20I career as the all-time leading run-getter with 4231 runs. The 35-year-old led India in 62 T20Is, winning 49 and losing only 12. Rohit made his T20I debut in the 2007 T20 World Cup and helped India win the trophy under MS Dhoni's captaincy. In the 2024 T20 World Cup final, Rohit scored 257 runs in 8 matches with a strike rate of 156.70, playing a crucial role in India's triumph.
Both Kohli and Rohit have left an indelible mark on Indian cricket with their performances and leadership. Kohli's consistency and Rohit's explosive batting have been instrumental in India's success over the years. Their retirement from T20Is marks the end of an era, and the spotlight now shifts to the next generation of Indian cricketers who will look to carry forward the legacy left by these two stalwarts.
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