Former India batter and the head of National Cricket Academy, VVS Laxman, shared that the T20 World Cup triumph meant a lot to the country, citing that it was a special feeling when Team India fought back from the jaws of defeat in the final against South Africa in Barbados on June 29 as well. Laxman also recalled the grand celebrations that began in Barbados and ended in Mumbai, highlighting his former teammate Rahul Dravid’s outburst of emotions.

VVS Laxman applauded Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for giving Rahul Dravid the space he deserved during the celebrations following the T20 World Cup final win. The legendary batter also lauded Kohli for inviting Dravid to the trophy celebrations and helping give way to one of the most emotional moments during the trophy celebrations as well.

“And then someone like Rahul, with whom I have played so much cricket, I have known him for so many years, for him to show so much emotions, first when the last ball was bowled and the conversations he was having with various team members. When he lifted the World Cup, I thought it was a great gesture by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to hand over the trophy. And the way he celebrated lifting the trophy showed how much it meant to each one of them,” VVS Laxman said in a video for the BCCI from Harare.

However, VVS Laxman was also referring to the heartwarming moment during India’s trophy celebration after the big final in which Virat Kohli went up to Rahul Dravid and asked him to come to the fore and enjoy the triumph.

“Everyone showed their emotions. It showed how much it meant to each and every player of that squad. It’s not only the playing XI. Even the support staff and the coaching staff, the emotions were high. You saw Hardik Pandya break down and show his emotions after bowling the last over. We saw Rohit Sharma on the ground,” VVS Laxman concluded.