Rohit Sharma addressed the media before the vital semi-final between India and New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
India boasts an unblemished winning streak, triumphing in all league matches.
New Zealand’s commendable performance secured them fourth place with five wins.
During the press conference, the Indian captain discussed various crucial aspects.
When asked about his most cherished moment, Rohit expressed with a smile that the recent match, where four team members took up bowling, stands out as one of the most special instances. He hopes everyone enjoyed that moment.
He highlighted the uniqueness of the current Indian team, mentioning that none of them were even born when India won the 1983 World Cup.
Even during India’s 2011 victory, half of the current squad wasn’t part of the team. Rohit emphasized the importance of focusing on improving the game rather than dwelling on past achievements.
He also praised the current generation of players for this mindset.
Speaking about the team’s success, Rohit mentioned, “I don’t have any special formula. As a captain, I aim to support my players to the best of my ability.
Right now, my focus is solely on the game, not on reminiscing about my cricketing journey. Perhaps after the 19th (World Cup final), I’ll reflect on my journey so far, but currently, my sole concentration is on the game.”
During the semi-final match at his home ground, Wankhede Stadium, Rohit Sharma mentioned the familiarity of the stadium to him and his teammates due to their history of playing numerous matches there.
When asked about this connection, Rohit stated, “I and my teammates have played a lot of cricket here.” He added that the toss doesn’t hold much significance at the Wankhede Stadium.
India achieved a historic milestone by winning every league match, ensuring a spot in the semi-finals. They scored an impressive 410 runs against the Netherlands, courtesy of standout performances by Shreyas Iyer (128*) and Lokesh Rahul (102).
The Netherlands, led by Scott Edwards, won two out of nine matches, stunning cricket giants South Africa and Bangladesh.