\u201cWe went undefeated despite losing all five tosses. Yet, we still won the trophy,\u201d he said. \u201cWinning a tournament without a single defeat is a massive achievement in itself, and it gives me immense satisfaction. Until we lifted the trophy, no one really thought about it. But after the victory, it hit us\u2014we had gone through the entire tournament unbeaten. That realization made it even more special,\" Rohit said on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rohit credited the team\u2019s unity and clarity of roles for their success. \u201cWe have an incredibly solid team, and it\u2019s a joy to play alongside such committed individuals. Everyone knows their role and responsibilities\u2014what needs to be done and what must be avoided. Of course, emotions run high on the field. Sometimes, I get a bit carried away, but it\u2019s all in the spirit of the game. The main goal is to win, and we are ready to do whatever it takes to achieve that.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Preparation played a key role in ensuring India could adapt to conditions without Bumrah, he said. \u201cAfter the Australia tour, we had about 20-25 days before the tournament. We closely monitored the ILT20 matches to study the pitches and playing conditions. We analyzed what kind of bowlers were needed for those surfaces and shaped our squad accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on India\u2019s previous failures in ICC tournaments, Rohit pointed to a significant change in mindset that helped them finally cross the finish line.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was always unfortunate that we came so close to winning major tournaments but couldn\u2019t get over the line. In the 2015 World Cup semi-final against Australia, we made mistakes we hadn\u2019t made in the previous matches. The same thing happened in 2016, 2017, and even the 2023 World Cup final,\u201d he admitted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The turning point came when the team decided to prioritise collective success over individual milestones. \u201cBefore the 2023 World Cup, we had serious discussions about shifting our mindset. The focus was no longer on individual milestones\u2014scoring a hundred or taking five wickets\u2014because, in the end, if the team doesn\u2019t win, those achievements don\u2019t matter. I learned this the hard way in 2019. I scored five centuries, but what did it mean when we didn\u2019t win the trophy?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rohit also addressed how he wanted other teams to perceive India moving forward. \u201cI don\u2019t want to dictate how other teams should see us. The only thing I want is for them never to take us lightly. Even if we are five wickets down, we have the ability to fight back and turn the game around. Until the last ball of the match is bowled, our opponents should always feel the pressure of playing against us,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While speculation about Rohit Sharma\u2019s long-term future with the Indian team continues, the captain made it clear that he isn\u2019t thinking too far ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rohit also addressed how he wanted other teams to perceive India moving forward. \u201cI don\u2019t want to dictate how other teams should see us. The only thing I want is for them never to take us lightly. Even if we are five wickets down, we have the ability to fight back and turn the game around. Until the last ball of the match is bowled, our opponents should always feel the pressure of playing against us,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also Read: <\/b> Highest tax paying cricketers<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n