T20 WC: India's 'never-say-die attitude' elates Rohit

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Published By : Anirudha Mishra | June 10, 2024 3:05 PM

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New York, June 10: India-Pakistan cricket matches are bound to be high octane contests. The side that holds its nerves in key moments of a game, is likely to end up as victorious. In recent Years, Team India have often fought back and clinched victories.

That attitude and fighting spirit has been lauded by many cricket icons including preset Team India skipper Rohit Sharma

Rohit credited his team's "never-say-die attitude" on the field after defeating Pakistan in a low-scoring T20 World Cup match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday night. 

Admitting that "140 was a good score to defend," Rohit revealed the team's confidence in winning, attributing it to the quality of their bowling line-up and the team's resilience.

"Yeah, I thought there was enough in the pitch to be honest compared to the last two games that we played here. So hence we thought 140 will be a good score to fight and with the bowling line up we have you feel confident that the guys can do the job," the Indian skipper said after the match

"But again there is a never-say-die attitude in the team. We were only 119 on the board and we wanted you know to make early roads which we didn’t. But then again, halfway through the stage when they were batting, we got everyone together and we said if things can happen to us, it can happen to them as well," he added.

After Rishabh Pant top-scored via 42 off 31, India experienced a mid-innings collapse on a challenging New York pitch and was bowled out for just 119 in 19 overs. Rohit conceded that his side didn't bat well and fell 15-20 runs short in the total, emphasising the significance of every run on a difficult wicket.

"I think we didn't bat well enough. I thought halfway through the stage when we were batting after 10 overs, we were in good position - we were 80 for one and three down and then you expect the guys to stitch the partnership. We didn't put enough partnership there and fell short with the bat - we were 15-20 runs short and we spoke about how every run matters on a pitch like that and on a ground like this. We were looking at 140 but nevertheless, I thought bowlers came and did the job for us," said Rohit.

The 37-year-old further praised his bowlers, particularly pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, as India successfully defended a total of 119 on a New York pitch with unpredictable bounce and extra swing.

After getting bowled out for 119, India clawed their way back thanks to Bumrah’s heroic spell of 3-14. He also got excellent support from Hardik Pandya, who took 2-24. Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel took a wicket each to restrict Pakistan to 113/7 in their pursuit of 120-run target.

"Yeah, look he (Bumrah) is growing from strength to strength. We've seen him over the years now and what he can do with the ball. We all know about it. He is a genius with the ball, we all know that. But again, hats off to the other guys as well. You know, everyone who got the ball in hand, came and made the difference," Rohit said.

He concluded by praising the crowd cheering for the team in New York, "Absolutely there is no doubt about it. The crowd was superb. They never disappoint. Wherever we play in the world, they come out in huge numbers and support us. And I'm sure they will be going back home with a lot of big smiles on their face as well. And like I said, just the start of the tournament, we have a long way to go."

India will next play the co-hosts USA on June 12 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is available free on mobile on Disney+ Hotstar

Will India be able to maintain their winning streak like in last year's ICC ODI World Cup or not is bit too early to discuss. But the Rohit Sharma led side has the capability to go all the way and clinch their second ICC T20 World Cup title. India have won only one T20 World Cup in 2007 in the inaugural edition. 

Last year, India lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia at home. Interestingly, India have never won any ICC World Cup after 2011 ODI World Cup title in Mumbai.(With IANS support)

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