Robin Uthappa gets emotional over India's T20 World Cup triumph: 'I cried for each individual player'
The Indian cricket team's triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024 is a moment that will be etched in the memories of all Indians for years to come. Amidst all the jubilation, it is the heartfelt emotions of the Indian cricket community¡ªboth the current players and those who have been part of the team in the past¡ªthat have truly captured the hearts of the nation. Their collective joy and pride have resonated deeply, adding an extra layer of significance to this historic victory.
In a video that has recently gone viral, 2007 T20 World Cup-winning star Robin Uthappa couldn't hold back his tears while talking to Ravichandran Ashwin in a live discussion about India's latest victory.?
Uthappa was visibly emotional as he shared, "I could feel every person's emotion so strongly. I cried for each individual player for the first 20 minutes after the victory."
He went on to describe his gratitude: "I went and bowed before God to say thank you. As a cricketer who played for India and represented the country, it was important to say thank you for this victory because it was so long in coming. Everyone who played for India and represented our country knows the kind of crap we are put through."
Ashwin also shed tears during the conversation, moved by India's historic win.
Uthappa also highlighted Rahul Dravid finally getting to hold the World Cup trophy, noting, "We saw a 50-year-old man celebrate like a 5-year-old kid."
A comment on the video summed up the sentiment perfectly: "So many think when players represent India they have it easy! It's the last thing that they have.. it's a struggle, it¡¯s about staying strong in the face of so many judgments and then showing up because that is all they want to do. Make a contribution for their country and make their country shine! Huge respect to those who played, came close to playing, and continue trying."
Indeed, cricket in India is not just a sport; it is an emotion.
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