India captain Rohit Sharma cleared the air on his rumoured retirement plans by telling journalists on the post-match press convention that he has no plans to retire.
“Yet another factor: I’m not going to retire from this format. Simply to make it possible for no rumours are unfold transferring ahead,” Rohit Sharma mentioned on the finish of the press convention on Sunday after he had guided India to its third Champions Trophy title. Because of a 76 from him on the high of the innings, India chased down New Zealand’s 252-run goal with an over to spare and 4 wickets in hand.
Within the earlier video games, Rohit Sharma had been dropping his wicket after getting begins for India as he tried to bully the opening bowlers of opposition groups. That strategy clicked on Sunday within the last, when India wanted it to work probably the most.
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“I did the identical factor at the moment (as I did in earlier video games). I needed to attain in powerplay and as soon as the sphere spreads out it turns into tough. So you need to take probabilities on the high. I choose the bowlers and the spots to hit. It’s possible you’ll not see consistency when it comes to scores, however I do know what I’m doing. I modified my sport after 10 overs. However when the group wins you’re feeling joyful. In 2019 World Cup I had run however we didn’t win the title. It didn’t make me joyful,” Rohit mentioned on the press convention.
India captain Rohit Sharma and teammates have fun with the winners trophy on the rostrum after defeating New Zealand within the last of the ICC Champions Trophy. (AP Photograph)
Earlier on the post-match presentation, Rohit had additionally spoken about his strategy.
“It’s not pure to me (batting aggressively within the final two ICC ODI occasions) but it surely’s one thing I needed to do. Once you’re attempting one thing completely different, you want the group’s and administration’s backing, which I had. Through the ODI World Cup, I spoke to Rahul bhai about it, and he was supportive, as is Gauti bhai now. It’s about getting that backing from the group and administration. Having the batting depth makes it a lot simpler and provides me freedom. The outcomes received’t at all times be constant, but it surely’s advantageous so long as it serves the group’s goal.”