In a candid revelation, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma shared his thoughts on the heart-wrenching loss in the Men’s ODI World Cup final. Speaking for the first time since the defeat, Rohit acknowledged the challenge of moving on, describing it as “honestly tough.”
In the final clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19, Rohit played a crucial role in providing India with a strong start, contributing a brisk 47 off 31 balls in the first ten overs. However, India struggled in the middle overs, ultimately setting a target of 240. Australia successfully chased down the total in 43 overs, ending India’s ten-match unbeaten streak in the tournament and dashing their hopes of securing a global trophy after a decade.
Reflecting on the disappointment, Rohit admitted, “I’ve always grown up watching the 50-over World Cup. To me, that was the ultimate prize, the 50-over World Cup. We’ve worked all these years, for that World Cup. And it is disappointing, right?”
He further revealed the difficulty in bouncing back after the final, crediting his family and friends for keeping him going during those challenging times. In a video posted on the ‘Team45ro’ Instagram account, Rohit expressed, “I had no idea how to come back after the final, my family & friends kept me going – it was hard to digest but life needs to move on, but honestly, it was tough to move on from that day, it was the ultimate prize.”
Acknowledging the overwhelming support from fans, Rohit emphasized the positive impact it had on him and the team. Despite the heartbreak, he recognized the fans’ appreciation for the team’s efforts during the World Cup campaign and the collective dream of lifting the coveted trophy.
Rohit is set to return to cricketing action in India’s two Tests against South Africa, scheduled for December 26-30 and January 3-7, 2024. The series holds significance as India aims to secure a Test series win in South Africa, a feat yet to be achieved in their cricket history.
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