India's victory in the T20 World Cup marked a historic moment ending a 17-year drought, with Virat Kohli announcing his retirement from T20 internationals post the win, earning praise from legends like Wasim Akram and Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli's retirement emphasized passing the baton to the next generation, reminiscent of iconic moments including lifting Tendulkar and celebrating Rahul Dravid. Despite recent criticism of Kohli's form, former captain Sourav Ganguly defended him, comparing him to cricketing icons and expressing confidence in his abilities for the final match against South Africa.