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India Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Rohit Sharma recounts pre-T20 World Cup final jitters: Couldn't feel my legs
Rohit Sharma took a trip down memory lane as he recalled the anxiety he experienced ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final. On June 29, one year ago, he captained India to their second T20 World Cup title, securing a narrow seven-run victory over South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, triumph was India's first global trophy since their 2011 ODI World Cup win against Sri Lanka. For Rohit, the occasion held even greater significance. Having been a part of the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning squad in his debut year, he finally lifted his first ICC title as captain in the lead-up to the final, the pressure was immense. Rohit struggled to sleep the previous night and was overwhelmed with nerves, to the point where he could barely feel his legs as he tried to process the magnitude of the moment. 'Thirteen years is a long time. Most people don't even have a 13-year career. So, to wait that long to win a World Cup the last one I won was in 2007. For me, it couldn't have gotten any bigger than this,' Rohit said on JioHotstar's 'Champions Waali Feeling Phir Se.''I didn't sleep the whole night. I was only thinking about the World Cup. I was nervous. I couldn't feel my legs. Did I feel nervous? Of course. I just don't show it—but inside, it was a lot. We were supposed to leave around 8:30 or 9 in the I woke up at 7. From my room, I could see the ground and just kept watching it. I remember thinking—'In two hours, I'll be there. And in four hours, the result will be out. Either the Cup will be here or it won't',' Rohit India's win, Rohit retired from T20Is along with Virat Kohli, who won the Player of the Match award in the final. Last month, Rohit and Kohli also bid goodbye to Test cricket, meaning that the celebrated duo is only available to play ODIs for India.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Emotional recall! 'Most people don't even have a 13-year career': Rohit Sharma opens up on World Cup pressure
Rohit Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: The feeling of lifting the T20 World Cup in 2024 still seems to have not fully sunk in for Rohit Sharma . On June 29 last year, in Barbados, India ended an 11-year-long ICC trophy drought by defeating South Africa by seven runs to win the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time. It was Rohit Sharma's second ICC T20 World Cup triumph and his first ICC title as captain, coming after the heartbreak of losing the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final to Australia at home despite a ten-match winning streak. Exactly a year after that iconic victory, India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma took everyone down memory lane, recalling the memorable day. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'Thirteen years is a long time. Most people don't even have a 13-year career. So, to wait that long to win a World Cup… the last one I won was in 2007," he said, speaking exclusively on JioHotstar's special show Champions Waali Feeling Phir Se. "For me, it couldn't have gotten any bigger than this. I didn't sleep the whole night. I was only thinking about the World Cup. I was nervous. I couldn't feel my legs. Did I feel nerves? Of course. I just don't show it—but inside, it was a lot," Rohit said. "We were supposed to leave around 8:30 or 9 in the morning. But I woke up at 7. From my room, I could see the ground and just kept watching it. I remember thinking—'In two hours, I'll be there. And in four hours, the result will be out. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Either the Cup will be here or it won't.'' he added. Arshdeep vs Morkel: WWE at the Nets! | Team India's Lighter Moment in Birmingham The tournament also marked a significant moment for Indian cricket, as it was the farewell of two legends — Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli — from the T20 format. Both walked away from the shortest format with their heads held high. Rohit was a standout performer with the bat for India during the tournament, amassing 257 runs in eight innings, including three half-centuries. He averaged 36.71 and had a strike rate of over 155, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Rohit Sharma puts win against Pakistan in perspective: ‘It's not okay if we beat Pakistan and do not win World Cup'
India won the T20 World Cup 2024, which was held in the US and the Caribbean Islands, to win their first ICC trophy in 13 years and beat Pakistan in the group stage en route to their famous win against South Africa in the finals. The 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain, Rohit Sharma, opened up on the emotions running in the high-octane India vs Pakistan clash at the tournament. Rohit spoke about the much-talked-about stadium in New York and said it looked grand. 'The stadium was beautiful. When we reached the ground for the first time, there was a trophy unveiling ceremony, and that's when I saw the ground for the first time. We were not allowed to train inside the stadium as there was no practice facility,' said Rohit to Star Sports. 'We could take the feeling of the ground only when we got to play the match. From first glance, Kaafi grand stadium lag raha tha (The stadium looked pretty grand). It was an open stadium, the seating arrangements were good, basically, it was a makeshift stadium. So the things you expect in a normal venue, you won't get there,' he added. Speaking on the tricky pitch of New York, Rohit said, 'We played three matches there and we could not figure out what the good total at that venue, where to place the shots, what are the scoring areas, what lines to bowl as a bowler, although it was a bowlers' friendly pitch. So the first thing we did in our group talks was we completely took the pitch out of the equation.' Rohit then runs through the whole India vs Pakistan match, giving the reasoning for his decision. Rohit said India wanted Pakistan to chase. India were bundled out for just 119 in 19 overs, where Rishabh Pant scored 42 off 31. Asked if there was any advice for Rishabh Pant after Virat Kohli fell early. Rohit said, 'Nhi, nhi nhi… kuch advice nahi tha (No, there was no advice for him). We just wanted Rishabh to be Rishabh. Do all these kinds of things and try and put the bowlers off, and he did that perfectly. His 42 was more like the 70, considering the conditions.' While defending, Rohit admitted that he felt India were 15-20 runs short after the first innings, but this target would look more like 160 if his bowlers picked early wickets. 'Mere paas Bumrah ke saath saath Arshdeep bhi hai (Along with Bumrah I had Arshdeep as well),' he said. India eventually beat Pakistan in a low-scoring humdinger by six runs, but skipper Rohit said it didn't mean anything more than a win. 'A tick in the box to move ahead in the tournament, nothing else. I know you want to beat Pakistan and there is so much of chatter around it but for us, it's an opposition and we want to come up against and play well and win. Don't need to overthink and think if we win against Pakistan, we win the World Cup. It doesn't work like that,' said Rohit. 'Agar Pakistan ko hara diya aur World Cup nahin jeeta, toh chalega? Nahi chalega (If we beat Pakistan and do not win the World Cup, will it be okay? It's not okay),' Rohit said.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Watch: Rohit Sharma mobbed by crowd amid Mumbai rain; video goes viral
Rohit Sharma mobbed by crowd amid Mumbai rain NEW DELHI: Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma received a hero's welcome at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, as fans braved heavy rain to catch a glimpse of their icon. The Team India ODI skipper was in attendance for the final of the T20 Mumbai League between Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals and SoBo Mumbai Falcons. As soon as word spread that Rohit had arrived, fans swarmed his black SUV outside the stadium, eager for a glimpse or photo despite the relentless Mumbai downpour. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The passionate crowd quickly surrounded his vehicle. Video capturing the moment has gone viral across social media platforms, showcasing both the chaos and affection that followed the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain. Watch: Inside the stadium, Rohit was seen enjoying the action from the VIP box. The camera panned to him during the game, drawing further applause from the crowd. The final itself saw Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals defeat SoBo Mumbai Falcons to lift the trophy, but for many spectators, the evening's highlight was the unexpected presence of their beloved Rohit. With the domestic season winding down, Rohit's focus now shifts to international duties. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'Cricketers Aren't Cattle... ': Harish Thawani on the IPL and Business of Indian Cricket He will lead India in a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh from August 17 to 23, aiming to overturn the 2-1 defeat India suffered under his captaincy in 2022. Following that, Rohit will captain the side in a key ODI series against Australia in October, with matches set for Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney. A series win would see him join MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as Indian captains who've triumphed in 50-over cricket Down Under.
New Indian Express
05-06-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
'I was never a believer in road shows, lives of people far more important': Gautam Gambhir
MUMBAI: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday questioned the necessity of holding road shows to celebrate sporting triumphs after a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations led to the death of 11 fans near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Gambhir, who has been part of two IPL title-winning celebrations in Kolkata and India's 2007 T20 World Cup-winning campaign, urged everyone to be "responsible citizens" and not conduct functions when people are not ready for it. When asked about the Bengaluru tragedy on Wednesday, the former BJP MP gave a sharp reply. "Obviously that is a very important question and I need to answer that. I was never a believer that we need to have road shows. I had the same statement to make even after winning (the T20 World Cup) in 2007 that we should not have road shows," Gambhir told mediapersons during a pre-departure press conference for the England tour. Gambhir as a captain of Kolkata Knight Riders had attended two felicitation functions organised by the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government at the Eden Gardens in 2012 and 2014 but there were no road shows. For Gambhir, lives are paramount and he urged everyone to be careful in near future. "I think lives of people are far more important and I will continue to say that. In future we can be little bit aware of not keeping these kind of road shows. We can probably have it in a closed door or something like in a stadium.
