Rohit Sharma credits 'three pillars' for T20 World Cup victory
Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, has attributed India's recent T20 World Cup victory to three key individuals. He named former head coach Rahul Dravid, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah as the "three pillars" who were pivotal to India's success in the tournament. Under Rohit's leadership, India lifted the cup for the second time defeating South Africa. This triumph also marked the end of Rohit's T20I career.
The vision that powered India's win
Rohit expressed his dream to transform the Indian cricket team into a unit that prioritizes performance over statistics. He aimed to create an environment where players could express themselves freely on the field without being burdened by expectations of results. This vision was realized with India's T20 World Cup victory, a feat he described as indescribable. The win ended India's decade-long wait for a global tournament triumph, and was celebrated nationwide.
Rohit's unique approach to cricket and future ambitions
On a different note, Rohit, known for his unconventional approach to cricket, revealed that he doesn't obsess over a specific bat weight but goes with its feel. He also shared his insatiable desire to win more trophies after leading Mumbai Indians to five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles. As India's ODI and Test leader now, he expressed his ambition for more success with the national team in upcoming challenging tours.
India's journey from ODI World Cup loss to T20 victory
Rohit's determination for more trophies comes after India bounced back from a disappointing defeat in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final at home, to clinch the T20 World Cup trophy. The team is now focusing on ODI cricket for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy scheduled in Pakistan. India would also aim for a third straight World Test Championship final. Despite a recent 0-2 defeat against Sri Lanka, Rohit remains optimistic about India's preparation for these upcoming challenges.
India scripted history in the Caribbean
As mentioned, India won their second T20 World Cup title under the leadership of Rohit. The latter joined MS Dhoni, who drove India to the inaugural T20 World Cup title in 2007. India defeated Pakistan in the final back then. In the 2024 final in the Caribbean, India overcame South Africa after being in a spot of bother. However, a concerted bowling effort coupled with a superb catch from Suryakumar Yadav fueled their win.
