Rohit Sharma’s iconic celebration after India’s triumphant win in the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados has left an indelible mark on cricket enthusiasts. His slow-walk gesture, reminiscent of football legend Lionel Messi, has become a sensation following Messi’s similar celebration during Argentina’s victorious FIFA 2022 campaign in Qatar.
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In the T20 World Cup final, held at the packed Kensington Oval in Barbados, Sharma’s slow-walk celebration resonated deeply with fans. This gesture mirrored Messi’s famous celebration after leading Argentina to victory in the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Messi further captivated his supporters with a similar slow-walk after Argentina clinched their record 16th Copa America title. Argentina’s Copa America success came after they defeated Colombia 1-0 with an extra-time goal from Lautaro Martinez, overcoming delays caused by thousands of ticketless fans attempting to enter the stadium.
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During a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rohit Sharma revealed that spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav suggested the distinctive walk to make their podium moment memorable when they received the T20 World Cup trophy. “It was such a monumental moment for all of us. We had been waiting for this for years. So, the boys suggested to me, ‘Don’t just go like that, do something different…'” Rohit shared.
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This is the best video I’ve seen today…
Kuldeep teaching Rohit the “Messi Walk” to lift the World Cup😭😭😭
He’s a true football geek🤣🤣pic.twitter.com/ueYUvzDI5j
— 🔰Aashish Shukla🔰 (@Aashish_Shukla7) June 30, 2024
Prime Minister Modi remarked on Rohit’s unique walk, saying, “I noticed two extreme things where I could see the emotion. When you were going to collect the trophy…”
Rohit responded with a chuckle, “Chahal and Kuldeep,” spreading laughter throughout the room.
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