New Delhi, Dec 31 (NationPress) The captain of India, Rohit Sharma, emotionally said goodbye to 2024 with a moving video shared on Instagram. This video, a collage of his personal and professional experiences, illustrated the tumultuous journey of the 37-year-old cricketer, marked by happiness, sorrow, and memorable events.

The clip started with Rohit celebrating Holi, a festival that holds special significance for him, surrounded by family and friends. The joyous colors and laughter transitioned into moments featuring his wife Ritika Sajdeh, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty, and interactions with fans. These personal elements highlighted the value of relationships in Rohit’s life.

“For all the ups and downs, and everything in between, Thank you 2024,” Rohit shared on Instagram.

Significant highlights from his cricketing career were also a key part of the video. It showcased Rohit alongside rising star Rinku Singh and moments from India’s 4–1 series win against England earlier in the year. The montage included a lighthearted reference to his famous “Garden me ghoomne wale bande” social media post.

A particularly touching segment revisited India’s victory in the Men’s T20 World Cup hosted in the Caribbean and the USA. The footage depicted Rohit proudly lifting the trophy and celebrating the win during an open-bus parade in India while carrying his daughter Samaira on his shoulders. The T20 World Cup triumph was bittersweet for Rohit, as it also signified his retirement from T20Is, marking the end of an important phase in his successful career.

He posted a reflective image of himself walking back to the pavilion after being dismissed, a stark reminder of his recent struggles with form. In the current five-match Test series against Australia, India is trailing 1-2, with Rohit having a tough time as a batsman. In three matches, he has scored only 31 runs at an average of 6.20, facing criticism from fans and cricket analysts.

The 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne has intensified the pressure on Rohit, who is now winless in his last six Tests as captain. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at stake, Rohit is under increasing scrutiny to guide India to a turnaround in the upcoming New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, set to begin on January 3.