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India’s star batter and ODI captain Rohit Sharma has shared some thoughtful reflections on Team India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Under Rohit, India ended an 11-year ICC title drought capturing the prestigious trophy in style. The historic title reign wasn’t just about individual brilliance but it was a story of unity, where multiple players rose to the occasion across matches, each playing a vital role in the team’s success.
Rohit credits Axar Patel’s effort as key to India’s T20 World Cup 2024 glory
In a conversation on Jio Hotstar, Rohit applauded Axar Patel’s match-winning effort in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, calling his knock a key turning point in the game. While much of the spotlight was on others, Rohit believed Axar’s 47 off 31 balls came at a crucial stage and helped shift the momentum back in India’s favor. Rohit also highlighted the contributions of Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya as well, crediting them for stepping up and playing their roles effectively.
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“Not many people are talking about Axar’s knock, but it was the game-changer. Scoring 47 off 31 at that stage was vital. And we needed one player to bat through the innings. Then we had Shivam, Axar, and Hardik, who came in and played their parts. I thought it was a very good total,” Rohit stated.
Rohit also praises Virat Kohli’s focus and calm mindset in the final
Meanwhile, Rohit also said Virat Kohli stayed focused in the final, not letting past failures affect him. He praised Kohli’s crucial partnership with Axar and credited his experience and calm mindset for helping him deliver a match-winning knock under pressure.
“I’m sure he was thinking the same, Today is the day I need to be focused. Not worrying about what happened before. And he played a brilliant innings, a fantastic partnership with Axar. That’s what every cricketer wants. The experience of playing for India for so many years helps. You can control your emotions, control your thoughts and stay in the moment,” Rohit further added.
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