The triumphant Men in Blue revelled in their victory. As he was receiving the trophy, Indian captain Rohit Sharma thrilled the audience by doing the famous strut of Ric Flair.
Later on, the Nature Boy Ric Flair acknowledged the maneuver he made famous by posting on social media his response to Rohit Sharma's homage.

India displayed a resilient performance to clinch victory over South Africa in the thrilling final of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Setting a target of 177, India's skipper Rohit Sharma’s early departure seemed to boost South Africa's morale. However, a determined Virat Kohli rose to the occasion with a stellar 76 off 59 balls. In response, South Africa fell short by 7 runs despite a valiant innings by Heinrich Klaasen. Player of the Match, Kohli's exceptional batting combined with Bumrah's impactful bowling sealed India's triumph, ending a long wait for the prestigious title.
When Rohit Sharma performed Ric Flair's famous strut on the big stage to celebrate winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, Flair himself responded. Legendary wrestler Ric Flair, who first became well-known in the 1970s and 1980s and is still adored by fans today, took to social media to acknowledge Sharma's tribute. Flamboyant in appearance, Flair's 'Wooooo!' and well-known strut have been copied by many in the entertainment and sports sectors, including cricket.
India had not won a T20 World Cup in 17 years until they defeated South Africa in the final in Barbados. The triumphant Men in Blue reveled in their victory. As he was receiving the trophy, Indian captain Rohit Sharma thrilled the audience by doing the famous strut of Ric Flair. Later on, the Nature Boy Ric Flair acknowledged the maneuver he made famous by posting on social media his response to Rohit Sharma's homage.