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India’s staggering performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 has captivated the cricketing world, igniting awe and admiration. Their display on the field has been exceptional and their dominance has been a testament to their skill, strategy, and unwavering determination.
The Rohit Sharma-led side have exhibited precision, finesse, and unwavering composure under pressure, leaving spectators in awe. With such a flawless run in the league stage, the hosts have set a high bar, instilling excitement and anticipation for their journey in this remarkable tournament.
As the Men in Blue have their eyes set on the highly coveted semifinal stage, former West Indies cricketer Sir Vivian Richards has opened up on India’s performance in the ongoing cricketing extravaganza.
Richards’ remarks on the mindset of Rohit Sharma-led side
Richards highlighted India’s formidable mindset, praising their aggressive and confident approach to the game. He emphasized the importance of maintaining this fearless attitude, suggesting that their success in the tournament is deeply tied to this mentality.
“India have a mindset that they can go all the way playing like this, that absolutely should be their mindset and would be mine if I was in that dressing room – let’s go out with all guns blazing. That approach has worked so far and if that changes, things may go astray,” Richards mentioned in his column for the ICC.
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‘There may be some fears’: Viv Richards
Richards further expressed a strong belief in India’s potential to continue their winning streak and go unbeaten throughout the tournament. He acknowledged the potential concerns of a slip-up in a crucial match like the semifinal due to the team’s exceptional performance. However, the 71-year-old stressed the importance of the team maintaining a positive mindset, pushing aside doubts or negative thoughts that might hinder their performance in the upcoming high-stakes games.
“I believe they can go all the way unbeaten, which is really something to strive for. There may be some fears of ‘we have played so well so far, there may be a bad game around the corner in the semifinal’. They have to try and nullify those and banish any negative thoughts,” the Antigua-born cricketer added.
