MS Dhoni reveals feeling nervous watching the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 between India and South Africa that was played in Barbados on June 29. India defeated Proteas by 7 runs to win the title and become two-time T20 World Cup champions.
MS Dhoni retired from the sport back in 2020, leaving as one of Indian cricket's biggest servants. He is the most successful captain for India, winning three ICC trophies. After him, it was Rohit Sharma who became a World Cup-winning captain.
Dhoni, who had won the T20 World Cup back in 2007, revealed that he watched the game with his friends. He said that the way South Africa was batting in the chase, most of his friends decided to call it a night and stopped watching the match.
"We were at home, some friends had come over. The way the second innings was going, zyaada tar dost bahar chale gaye the (most of them had gone out). They said to me, it is done, come join us outside. I said to them that in cricket, it is not over until it is over. None of them believed, even I was questioning but on the inside, I was asking abhi kya hona chaiye (what should happen next),” Dhoni said at an event.
"One of the things I firmly believed was that their batters were slightly light on the batting front. There was a time when they were cruising but when the stakes were high and it was very crucial, you get a chance and you want to do the most of it.
I think we did that and we won the trophy. Big congratulations to the guys on the field because that is the kind of energy, motivation, and belief that was needed. Irrespective of the result, till they don't win we need to keep pushing the game and that was the attitude,” he added.
Here is the video:
Virat Kohli was named the Player of the final for his excellent innings, while Jasprit Bumrah won the Player of the Tournament.
