Cricket

India's long-awaited triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024 has sparked a wave of celebration across the nation. The victory, led by captain Rohit Sharma, marks India's first ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni.However, the path to this success was not without its challenges. When Rohit took over the captaincy from Virat Kohli, former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly faced intense criticism for the decision.Now, as India basks in the glory of its victory, Ganguly has reminded everyone that it was his foresight that led to Rohit's appointment as captain. "I was criticized when I handed over the captaincy to Rohit. And now that we've won a trophy under his captaincy, no one is abusing me. Everyone has forgotten that I made him the captain," Ganguly told Bangla newspaper AajKaal.Kohli's departure from the T20I captaincy was followed by his removal as ODI captain. He subsequently resigned as Test captain, paving the way for Rohit's promotion to the role in all three formats.The captaincy transition, particularly the manner in which it occurred, drew widespread criticism. Ganguly, who faced a barrage of abuse and trolling on social media, has now taken the opportunity to remind those who are celebrating India's triumph of their previous skepticism.Following the T20 World Cup victory, both Rohit and Virat have announced their retirement from T20 international cricket. India will now appoint a new coach for the shortest format, while Rohit will continue to lead in ODIs and Tests.