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India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
Not Virat Kohli Or Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma Credits This India Star For T20 World Cup Win
India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma relived the T20 World Cup 2024 win under his captaincy. He spoke high about how the game was once going out of their hands but then they pulled it back. In a thrilling finale at Barbados, India clinched the T20 World Cup 2024 title by defeating South Africa by seven runs. For most of the match, the Proteas had the upper hand, especially when they needed just 30 runs off the final 30 balls, with big hitters Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller at the crease. But it was the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya in the death overs that turned the tide in India's favor, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Earlier, India faced early trouble while batting first. A top-order collapse put them on the back foot, but Virat Kohli and Axar Patel stepped up to steady the innings. Kohli anchored the innings with a 76-run knock off 59 deliveries, his slow strike rate did raise some eyebrows but his presence at the crease helped keep the scoreboard moving. Axar's 47 off 31 balls came at a crucial time, lifting India's spirits and giving them hope. Shivam Dube also chipped in with a quickfire 27 off 16, pushing India's total to a competitive 176. A year after that iconic win, captain Rohit Sharma opened up about what went on behind the scenes during that high-pressure final. Speaking to Star Sports, he revealed how tense things were in the dressing room after the early wickets fell and credited the Kohli-Axar partnership for shifting the momentum. 'I'm sure he (Kohli) 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. After losing those three wickets up front, there were obviously a lot of nerves in the dressing room. I was panicking. I wasn't comfortable,' Rohit said. He also gave special praise to Axar Patel for a knock that hasn't received enough attention. '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—Virat did that brilliantly. Then we had Shivam, Axar, and Hardik, who came in and played their parts,' he added. In the second innings, India's bowlers had to dig deep as South Africa looked poised for victory. But a remarkable fightback led by Bumrah and Pandya sealed the win and ended India's 11-year wait for an ICC trophy. Looking back at that unforgettable night, Rohit couldn't hide his emotions. 'It was by far the best moment of my life, of my cricketing career to lift the trophy. It meant so much to all of us, to that group. We'd experienced the heartbreak of coming so close and falling short. That's why it was special. We planned meticulously. We worked hard every single day, constantly thinking about how to win the World Cup. That's why every player's emotions came pouring out on that day,' he said
Indian Express
3 days ago
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- Indian Express
Rohit Sharma recalls India's batting collapse in T20 World Cup 2024: Was panicking… wasn't comfortable
India broke the ICC trophy drought in 2024 when they won the T20 World Cup after 13 years. However, the game was not smooth sailing against South Africa. Both teams going into the game were unbeaten and fought tooth and nail in Barbados. India did manage to lose three early wickets in the powerplay and was in a bit of a pickle. 'I was panicking. I wasn't comfortable. I thought we'd let them into the game. Of course, in the back of my mind, I always believed our lower middle order, although it hadn't batted much during the tournament, had made an impact whenever given the opportunity,' said Rohit Sharma, speaking to Jiostar. '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, Virat did that brilliantly,' added Rohit. It would be a partnership between Axar and Virat Kohli that would steady the ship initially for India and help to put on a score of 176/7. Kohli, going into the game, was in a lean patch; however, in the final, he pulled off a 59-ball 76 run innings. 'If you hit three boundaries in the first over, then you've started well. 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. 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,' said Rohit Sharma In the chase, South Africa at one point did look like they would get there; however, Jasprit Bumrah's two overs changed the tide in the contest, and Suryakumar Yadav took a stunning catch of David Miller in the final to ensure India got over the line.
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
'I Wasn't Comfortable...': Rohit Sharma Narrates Unnerving Moments Of T20 WC Final
Last Updated: India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma admitted panicking during the T20 World Cup final, but praised Virat Kohli and Axar Patel's crucial partnership. India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma has admitted that he was panicking and was not feeling comfortable during the T20 World Cup final against South Africa last year, as he thought that three quick wickets meant that they had handed the game over to the Proteas, before ace batter Virat Kohli and Axar Patel built a partnership. India had won the toss and opted to bat, but Rohit, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav fell, leaving the team at 34/3 in the powerplay. But Kohli, who had struggled throughout the T20 World Cup in the USA and the Windies, rose to the occasion in the final, scoring a patient 76 off 59 balls. After Axar's dismissal in the 14th over, Kohli and Shivam Dube stitched together 47 runs for the fifth wicket. 'If you hit three boundaries in the first over, then you've started well. 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 said while speaking to JioHotstar, on Kohli's knock. '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," Rohit added. 'I was panicking. I wasn't comfortable. I thought we'd let them into the game. Of course, in the back of my mind, I always believed our lower middle order, although it hadn't batted much during the tournament, had made an impact whenever given the opportunity," Rohit said. The former T20I captain praised Axar's knock, calling it underrated but important to India's victory over South Africa. '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, Virat did that brilliantly," Rohit said. Chasing 177 to win, South Africa found themselves at 12/2 in the third over before wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs built a 58-run partnership for the third wicket. After Stubbs was dismissed by Axar in the ninth over, de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen added 36 runs for the fourth wicket, to take South Africa closer to the target. After de Kock was dismissed by Arshdeep Singh in the 13th over, Klaasen and David Miller added 45 runs for the fifth wicket. Once Hardik Pandya dismissed Klaasen, South Africa couldn't make a comeback and India won the game by just seven runs.
India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
I was panicking: Rohit on how Virat calmed dressing room in T20 World Cup final
Rohit Sharma heaped praise on Virat Kohli, saying the star batter's innings in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa helped calm nerves in the dressing room. Reflecting on India's historic triumph, Rohit admitted he was panicking and unwell in the dressing room after the team lost three early had won the toss and opted to bat, but captain Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav fell cheaply, leaving the side reeling at 34 for 3 in the Virat Kohli, who had struggled throughout the tournament in the USA and the West Indies, rose to the occasion in the final, scoring a patient 76 off 59 deliveries. He played the anchor role in a match-turning 72-run stand in nine overs with Axar Patel, who contributed a fluent 47 off 31 balls while playing the aggressor. After Axar's dismissal in the 14th over, Kohli and Shivam Dube stitched together 47 runs for the fifth wicket. Dube added 27 from 16 balls, while Kohli provided the much-needed acceleration in the death overs as India posted a competitive 176 for 7 on a good surface in Bridgetown.'If you hit three boundaries in the first over, then you've started well. 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 told JioCinema, reflecting on Kohli's 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. After losing those three wickets up front, there were obviously a lot of nerves in the dressing room.'I was panicking. I wasn't comfortable. I thought we'd let them into the game. Of course, in the back of my mind, I always believed our lower middle order—although it hadn't batted much during the tournament—had made an impact whenever given the opportunity,' he also lauded Axar Patel's innings, calling it underrated but crucial to India's win in the T20 World Cup former India captain said he believed 176 was a strong total, while praising his bowling unit, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, for stepping up under pressure.'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—Virat did that brilliantly.'Then we had Shivam, Axar, and Hardik, who came in and played their parts. I thought it was a very good total,' Rohit and Kohli retired from T20 internationals just hours after lifting the World Cup trophy in Barbados. The visibly emotional skipper described it as the greatest moment of his cricketing MOMENT OF MY LIFE: ROHITRohit also reflected on how India bounced back from the heartbreak of losing the 2023 ODI World Cup final to Australia in Ahmedabad, going on to clinch the T20 crown in Barbados.'It was by far the best moment of my life, of my cricketing career—to lift the trophy.'It meant so much to all of us, to that group. We'd experienced the heartbreak of coming so close and falling short. That's why it was special. We planned meticulously. We worked hard every single day, constantly thinking about how to win the World Cup.'That's why every player's emotions came pouring out on that day,' he also shared a rare insight into the emotional side of Rahul Dravid, revealing how the head coach—known for his calm demeanour—truly let go in celebration. 'Rahul bhai wanted to step down after the 2023 World Cup. We had to convince him to stay. There was another World Cup in six months. We told him, 'Let's give it one more shot, we've worked so hard.' He agreed—and I'm sure he feels it was the right decision in the end,' Rohit went on to lead India to the Champions Trophy title in early 2025 before retiring from Test cricket. He is expected to continue representing India in the ODI format until the 2027 World Cup.- EndsTune InMust Watch
News18
24-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Why Are Axar Patel And Yuzvendra Chahal Not Playing Today's PBKS Vs DC Match?
Last Updated: Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel misses his second consecutive IPL 2025 match due to illness, with Faf du Plessis captaining against Punjab Kings. Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel is missing a second consecutive match in IPL 2025, with Faf du Plessis captaining the team against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday (May 24). Axar has been said to be dealing with illness in the last few days and was also unavailable from the team's match against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on May 21. On the eve of the match, assistant coach Matthew Mott had said he didn't know whether Axar would be available to play but mentioned that the all-rounder had not trained. 'The honest answer is I don't fully know," Mott told the media. 'He's not training today. But, we'll find out when we get back there today. Obviously, he wasn't well the other day. He's had a pretty rugged time with a few different little niggle and injuries. I'm sure he's motivated to come out and play, but we'll probably know a little bit more tonight when we go back and see the medical stuff." advetisement After the loss against MI, which ended DC's hopes of qualifying for the playoffs, du Plessis emphasised that Axar had been 'very, very sick'. He also rued his absence in a match where MI's left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner bowled a winning spell of 3/11. 'Yeah, I think especially [missed] Axar on a wicket like that," du Plessis said after the match. 'If you look at the way that Mitch Santner bowled, they're very similar bowlers. To bowl four overs, I think [Santner] only went for ten runs. Axar is that kind of class bowler, international, proven left-arm spinner that on a wicket like that, he would love to bowl in it. But unfortunately, he was very, very sick the last two days." In Axar's absence, Kuldeep Yadav and all-rounder Vipraj Nigam will have to shoulder the responsibility of spin. Meanwhile, PBKS are also missing leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Shreyas Iyer didn't mention any reason for his absence during the toss. The same goes for DC's Abhishek Porel. Delhi Capitals (Playing 11): Faf du Plessis (C), Sediqullah Atal, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs (WK), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mustafizur Rahman and Mukesh Kumar Impact Subs: KL Rahul, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurna Vijay, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Darshan Nalkande Punjab Kings (Playing 11): Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh Impact Subs: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Kyle Jamieson, Xavier Bartlett Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 24, 2025, 19:28 IST
