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NDTV
2 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"There Was Threat, We Weren't Allowed To...": Rohit Sharma On T20 World Cup 2024 Match vs Pakistan
Retired from two of the three formats, Rohit Sharma has now got the time to sit back, relax, and look back at some of his recent achievements in international cricket. Though the ODI World Cup dream still remains unfulfilled for Rohit, he did manage to lead the national team to the T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 titles recently. These events also included some gruelling contests against Pakistan, India's arch-rivals. During an interview on JioHotstar, Rohit shared some intriguing details from India's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, especially as the team was preparing for the match against Pakistan. "Before the India vs Pakistan match, we were told there was a threat - something was going on. So, two days before the game, we weren't allowed to step out of the hotel. The atmosphere started building from there," Rohit said on JioHotstar. Though Indian captains often dub matches against Pakistan as 'just another contest', Rohit admitted that the statement isn't really true. "We were ordering food in, and the hotel was so packed you could barely walk. Fans, media - everyone was there. That's when you realise this isn't just another match - something special is about to happen. As soon as we got near the stadium, it already felt like a celebration - Indian fans, Pakistani fans, all dancing and enjoying themselves," he added. "I've played so many India-Pakistan games now - I've lost count - but that pre-match energy, that feeling... It's always something else. Nothing compares to it," he further said. In the T20 World Cup 2024 clash against Pakistan, it was Rishabh Pant who scored 42 off 31 balls in an innings that saw the Indian team being dismissed for 119 in 19 overs. "We just wanted Rishabh to be Rishabh - do all the things he does best, unsettle the bowlers, play freely. And he did that perfectly. His innings was around 42, and on that pitch, that's as good as scoring 70." In the match, Jasprit Bumrah turned out to be the team's saviour again, with three wickets to his name, helping the team secure a 6-run win. "With Bumrah, you've got to be proactive in how you use him. He's a wicket-taker, and at the same time, he's not going to leak runs. So, how do you balance that, especially when the opposition is chasing at a run-a-ball? Arshdeep has been phenomenal too," said Rohit Sharma. "Over the last two years, there's a reason he's become India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is - he's a really smart bowler. So, with both of them, my focus was on how to use their remaining overs strategically," he added.
NDTV
2 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"They Ruined November 19...": Rohit Sharma On Team India's Mindset While Playing Australia
November 19 is a date that most fans of Indian cricket do not remember fondly. After an invincible World Cup campaign, India suffered heartbreak in the final, losing to Australia on November 19, 2023. However, some months later, India exacted somewhat of a revenge when they defeated Australia in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma, India's ODI captain, reflected on the feeling he had after the defeat in the World Cup final, and what it meant to beat Australia en route to the T20 World Cup title. Rohit pioneered India's victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup. Batting first, Rohit smashed 92 runs off just 41 balls, taking India to a daunting total of 205 in 20 overs. Australia ultimately felt 24 runs short, receiving a major blow to their semi-final hopes. Rohit looked back on his knock: "The anger was always there. It was in the back of my mind," said Rohit, in an interview with Star Sports. " Inhone hamaara 19 November kharaab kar diya, humaara nahi poore desh ka (They ruined November 19 for us. Not only for us, but also for the entire country). We should reserve something for them. We should also give them a nice gift. You have such thoughts in your mind," Rohit added. Rohit smashed Australian pacer Mitchell Starc for 29 runs in the third over of the innings. Starc was taken to the cleaners, being slammed for four sixes and a boundary in that one over. Rohit clarified that the idea of avenging their World Cup final defeat only happened before the match, and not while actually playing. "But when you're batting, you're not thinking, 'I want to knock them out of the tournament'. Yes, in the dressing room we keep talking about these things. There's that kind of fun that, yes, inko bahar karte hai, maza aayega (let's knock them out, it'll be fun)," Rohit said.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From cricket to Centre Court: How Wimbledon plans on wooing India
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates Wimbledon 2024 title (Photo by) New Delhi: Virat Kohli , Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik and Sachin Tendulkar have been regular figures at the All Club Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which organises the Wimbledon Championships. Kohli and Tendulkar sat next to each other in 2015. 'Master Blaster' Tendulkar chatted with eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer last year. Rohit Sharma's photo on Wimbledon's Instagram generated 4.5 million likes - their most engaged post EVER! The presence of Indian cricketers at SW19 is part of the iconic tournament's attempt at expanding its presence. As per AELTC Chief Executive Sally Bolton, India and US are two markets that they're targeting to further the historic brand. "Cricket is much loved and certainly king for Indian audiences. So rather than trying to compete with that, I think it's about trying to find interesting ways to collaborate. Both sports are rich in heritage. England and India Test matches are happening now. So I think there's interesting ways to be able to bring that to life for audiences, so that they might want to come and watch it as well," said Brendan Dinen, the Head of Marketing at Wimbledon, in a chat with Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "So we are working with an Indian social media influencer who will get the day of a lifetime. They will be taken to Lord's during the Test match on 10th July. And we'll then bring them into the grounds of the Championships in the afternoon to document and bring to life for their audience, what is clearly a day of a lifetime for any sports fan. "Similarly, we worked really closely with our broadcast partner, Star Sports who created a tennis-cricket crossover trailer for us that ran in the IPL. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Livguard Lithium-X: The Future of Power Backup Livguard Buy Now Undo So I think there's lots of ways to be able to collaborate as sports properties, and bring that to life for the audience." Wimbledon, despite being one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments, acknowledges there's potential to still do better and go bigger. The grass court major had 60-70 million engagements last year ranging from broadcast to social media. With over a billion potentially holding interest in the Championships, the scope for growth is huge, with significant "headroom" being identified in India and its young population. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain serves during a practice session prior to The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (Photo by) "Younger audiences and audiences of the future are crucial to us. It's clear in the activity that we focus on and our content strategy, whether that's for Instagram, YouTube and the sort of content we create," clarified Dinen. "So ensuring that we can have the content and different parts of the Championships, with tennis at the centre of that approach - whether that's through social media platforms or working with influencers and content creators - to be able to look to be able to engage those audiences. "India is a sport loving country. Obviously, cricket is king, but Wimbledon is also a broad mainstream event. So there's certainly an opportunity to engage wider audiences, not just younger audiences, but those are really integral and important to our plans." Poll Do you believe that collaborations between cricket and tennis can attract more audiences? Yes, definitely! No, it's unlikely. To build a deeper connection with the Indian audience, organisers wish to hold events in India, but the timing of the monsoon season doesn't help. To circumvent that, AELTC are working with PVR INOX to take the finals to large screen theaters. Another attempt at grabbing headlines and tapping on to the social media presence of some of Indian cricket 's giants like Kohli (274 million followers), Tendulkar (50.8 million), Rohit (44.1 million) comes by inviting them to the Royal Box which is littered with celebrities and royalty. So far, no concrete plans are in place as the Indian cricket team tours England for the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, but that could change very quickly. As Wimbledon abides by many of its traditions - the all whites, the strawberry and cream, the Pimm's - it tries to move into the new era by embracing technology where it can. Alongside the historic move of ditching line judges after 147 years, its social media team is lapping up Artificial Intelligence (AI), in coordination with IBM, on its app and website. 'Jay Shah Deserves Credit for How He Ran BCCI' | Arun Dhumal on BCCI's Commitment & Leadership During live matches, the 'Match Chat' assistant can answer fans' questions. It will allow the spectators to engage using either pre-written prompts or their own questions. The AI tool will provide immediate responses and match analysis. "We continue to embrace technology, and it sits at the heart of the balance between heritage and innovation. And in terms of things like Virtual Reality, we work on areas such as gaming. We've brought experiences to life in places like Roblox. So we absolutely want to make sure we bring the brand and the Championships to life in new and interesting ways," stated Dinen. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Barbados will forever be in my veins': Rohit Sharma relives India's T20 World Cup 2024 glory
Rohit Sharma of India lifts the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Trophy (Photo by) NEW DELHI: 'It's the pitch where everything happened! Barbados will forever be in my veins,' said Rohit Sharma on JioHotstar's exclusive special 'Champions Waali Feeling Phir Se,' as he looked back on one of Indian cricket's most cherished moments — their triumphant run at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. It's been a year since India broke their 17-year T20 World Cup drought, lifting the trophy after a thrilling final against South Africa at Kensington Oval. In a pulsating contest that went down to the last over, India held their nerve to clinch the title and end years of heartbreak. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The victory wasn't just about one game; it was the culmination of a flawless campaign where India remained unbeaten, showing dominance, character, and resilience throughout the tournament. A standout moment came earlier in the tournament, the fiery clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. 'It wasn't just a game,' Rohit recalled. 'Two days before the match, we were locked in — tight security, fans everywhere, you could feel something special was coming. It felt like a festival had taken over.' India edged out Pakistan by six runs in a tense, low-scoring thriller. Jasprit Bumrah's masterful 3 for 14 earned him Player of the Match. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mistura chinesa faz cabelo crescer e homem fica irreconhecível Resultados em 30 dias Undo Though India faltered early with the bat — losing Kohli, Rohit, and Axar quickly — Rishabh Pant's fearless 42 off 31 balls rescued the innings and took India to 119. 'On that pitch, his 42 was like scoring 70,' Rohit said. 'We knew 140 was par, but with our bowlers, even 119 could work.' Team India's Intense Nets at Edgbaston| Prep for 2nd Test vs England Rohit credited Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh for executing the plan perfectly. 'Bumrah is a weapon — he takes wickets and dries up runs. Arshdeep's been brilliant too, and they were crucial in pushing the game in our favour.' From the electric atmosphere of the India-Pakistan showdown to the nerve-wracking final in Barbados, Rohit's reflection is a powerful tribute to a team that gave a nation unforgettable memories. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
News18
8 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Team India Leaves The Edgbaston Cricket Stadium Post Practice Session
Team India completed their practice session ahead of the second Test against England at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in Birmingham. Players focused on net sessions and fielding drills to fine-tune their preparations. After an intense training period, the squad left the venue together. The second Test is crucial for India as they look to build momentum in the series and manage player workloads effectively to stay competitive against England. and subscribe to our channel and never miss a to CricketNext YouTube channel to never miss a video: CricketNext on Facebook: CricketNext on Twitter: CricketNext on Instagram: : vs ENG, India vs England, 2nd Test, Birmingham Test, Edgbaston Stadium, Team India practice, Team India training, India cricket team, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Cricket highlights, Test series, India England Test, Cricket updates, IND vs ENG live, Cricket news, BCCI, India squad, England cricket, Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Siraj, Cricket match preview, Test cricket, IND ENG 2025 series
