Rohit Sharma won hearts off the field with a deeply emotional gesture after India’s 2026 FIFA World Cup T20 triumph, bowing respectfully to Jasprit Bumrah’s mother, Daljit Bumrah. The moment came immediately after India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
After the win, Rohit shared a warm conversation with Bumrah and his wife Sanjana Ganesan. The two teammates embraced, after which Bumrah introduced Rohit to his mother. Rohit then folded his hands and bowed in respect, honoring the support and sacrifices of Bumrah’s family behind the star bowler’s stellar performance.
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The moment resonated widely on social media, with fans praising Rohit for his humility and close-knit culture in the Indian team. She also highlighted the vital role families play in shaping world class cricketers like Bumrah who thrive under pressure.
Bumrah was the hero of the match, producing a sensational spell of four wickets in just 15 runs to derail New Zealand’s chase after India posted a record 255 for five. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award and he played a key role in India’s defense of the T20 World Cup title, making them the first team to win back-to-back tournaments.
BUMRAH BREATHES FIRE AT T20 WORLD CUP
Bumrah was one of India’s most efficient bowlers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup T20, finishing as the tournament’s top wicket-taker with 14 wickets in eight matches, sharing the top spot with teammate Varun Chakaravarthy. He claimed his wickets at an impressive average of 12.43 while maintaining an economy rate of 6.21, among the best in the competition.
Bumrah outplayed Anrich Nortje and Lasith Malinga with his spell to win the final to become the highest wicket taker among pacers in the history of Men’s T20 World Cup. He also recorded the second-best bowling figures in a T20 World Cup final, becoming only the second bowler after Ajanth Mendis to take four wickets in a final.
Against New Zealand in the final, Bumrah’s clever variations and accurate yorkers dismantled the Kiwis’ chase after India posted a formidable 255 for five. His stellar performance played a central role in India’s emphatic 96-run victory and helped the team secure back-to-back T20 World Cup titles on home soil.
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Published on:
March 9, 2026 5:53 PM IST
