August 22, 2024

Rohit Sharma Credits’ Three Pillars’ for T20 World Cup Victory, Excluding Bumrah, Kohli, & Hardik

Under the astute leadership of Rohit Sharma, India achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the ICC T20 World Cup in June, decisively defeating South Africa in the final match. This victory highlighted the team’s extraordinary talent and resilience. It marked a significant milestone in Indian cricket, ending a decade-long wait for a major international trophy. Rohit’s strategic approach and calm demeanor throughout the tournament played a crucial role in guiding his team to success, instilling confidence in the players during challenging moments.

In a recent statement, Rohit expressed profound gratitude towards several key figures who played a pivotal role in India’s triumph. He expressed his gratitude to Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, and former head coach Rahul Dravid for their unwavering support. Rohit emphasized that their belief in him allowed him to concentrate on enhancing player performance without the constant pressure of worrying about outcomes. This freedom enabled him to cultivate an environment where players could thrive, express themselves, and perform at their best.

Rohit’s leadership style has often been characterized by a player-centric approach, focusing on creating a cohesive team spirit. His ability to motivate and inspire his teammates was evident throughout the tournament. By fostering open communication and encouraging collaboration, he extracted the best from each player, resulting in a well-rounded team performance. The support from Dravid, Agarkar, and Shah provided a solid foundation, allowing Rohit to implement his vision for the team without external distractions.

India’s victory in the T20 World Cup was particularly significant, as it marked the nation’s second title in this format, following their inaugural win in 2007. This triumph demonstrated the breadth and caliber of skill in the team and cemented India’s position as a T20 cricket superpower.  The triumph in June culminated in years of hard work, preparation, and strategic planning, showcasing the team’s ability to rise to the global stage.

The dramatic championship game versus South Africa featured the top players from both sides. Rohit’s calm and composed leadership during high-pressure situations proved invaluable, guiding the players to focus and execute their plans effectively. The match perfectly illustrates how teamwork, strategic thinking, and individual brilliance can combine to achieve success on the international stage.

Additionally, the Barbados win was a fitting conclusion to Rohit’s career in the shortest format. Having made significant contributions to Indian cricket over the years, this victory allowed him to leave a lasting legacy. Rohit’s leadership has not only been about winning titles; it has also been about nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence within the team. His approach to the game has inspired many young cricketers, and his achievements will continue to resonate in the annals of Indian cricket history.

“It was my dream to transform this team and not worry too much about the stats, the results, to make sure that we create that environment where people can go out there and play freely without thinking too much,” Rohit said after being named the men’s international cricketer of the year at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards here.

“That is what was required. I got a lot of help from my three pillars, who are actually Mr Jay Shah, Mr Rahul Dravid (and the) chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar,” he said.

“That was very critical for me to do what I did and obviously not to forget the players, who came in at different points in time and helped the team to achieve what we achieved,” he said.

Rohit expressed that the emotion of winning the World Cup, which ended India’s decade-long drought in global tournaments, was beyond words.

“(It was) a feeling that cannot come everyday. It was something that we were really hoping for. When we won the World Cup, it was important for all of us to enjoy the moment which we did pretty well and thanks to our nation as well for celebrating with us,” he said.

“As much as it meant for us, it meant a whole lot to the entire nation as well. It felt really great to bring it (trophy) back home here and celebrate with everyone here.” “(It is a) fantastic feeling that can never be put out in words. I don’t think it’s a feeling that can be expressed. It won’t do justice to our effect when all that happened,” Rohit said.

The Mumbaikar mentioned that he doesn’t focus on the exact weight of his bat; instead, he chooses based on how it feels in his hands.

“The guys who spend time with me in the changing room where I put my stickers and I put the bat tape and all that, will tell you (that) whichever bat I pick up, I go and play with that,” he said.

“The balance of the bat for me is very important. I have seen a lot of guys who are pretty much into ‘how many grains the bat has’, ‘what is the weight of the bat’ and ‘how does it look from outside’, but I am not that kind of a person. I will pick up the bat and if I feel this is the right bat, I will go and play with that,” he said.

Despite captaining the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, Rohit’s desire to add more trophies to his collection remains unquenchable.

“There is a reason I won five IPL trophies. I’m not going to stop, because once you get the taste of winning games, winning Cups, you don’t want to stop and we’ll keep pushing as a team. We’ll keep striving for better things in the future,” he said.

In addition, he aspires to achieve more tremendous success with India as their ODI and Test captain.

“We’ve got a couple of solid tours coming up, very challenging ones as well. For us, it never stops. Once you achieve something you always look forward to achieving more.

“That is what I will be doing. I’m pretty sure my teammates will be thinking on the same line. What I’ve seen in the last two years in Indian cricket, there’s some real excitement, some real good cricket is being played,” he added. 

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