Rohit Sharma and his team etched their names in history on June 29, 2024, by winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados. However, it wasn’t just their triumph that grabbed headlines; it was the way Rohit celebrated that captivated fans. Channelling his inner Lionel Messi, Rohit mimicked the Argentine football legend’s iconic walk from the FIFA World Cup celebrations, creating an unforgettable moment that resonated with sports enthusiasts worldwide.
Interestingly, this “Robotic Walk” has now transcended cricket. Both the Indian men’s and women’s chess teams, after their historic wins at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, replicated Rohit’s memorable celebration. In a viral video spreading across social media, the teams can be seen performing the “Rohit Walk” after clinching Gold medals.
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The men’s team triumphed over Slovenia in the final, while the women’s team defeated Azerbaijan to secure their Gold. Their spirited celebration was a testament to how the worlds of chess and cricket continue to inspire each other.
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Team India celebrates historic Chess Olympiad double gold in style, fans draw parallels with Rohit Sharma’s ‘walk’ at T20 World Cup
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As for the cricket scene, India’s Test team started their series against Bangladesh on a high note. Winning the first Test in Chennai by a whopping 280 runs, the team dominated the visitors with standout performances from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill. Both players hit centuries, helping India set an imposing target of 515 runs, which Bangladesh was unable to overcome.
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Local hero Ravichandran Ashwin was the star of the match, scoring a century in the first innings and taking six crucial wickets in the second. This marked Ashwin’s sixth Test century and his 37th five-wicket haul, earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
