In the annals of cricketing history, Rohit Sharma found himself conspicuously absent from the 15-man squad that clinched India’s last World Cup victory in 2011. Since then, the Indian team has encountered the heartbreak of semi-final exits in the subsequent two editions of the ICC World Cup – in 2015 and 2019, succumbing to Australia and New Zealand respectively. Rohit Sharma, having borne the weight of those agonizing defeats, now carries an unyielding hunger to secure a 50-over World Cup triumph for his nation.
As the appointed leader of the Indian cricket team for the forthcoming 2023 edition on home turf, his desire to grasp the coveted trophy has ignited with fervor. As the 2023 World Cup looms, India finds itself on the quest for the optimal team balance that can usher them to victory. Furthermore, the hosts are fervently seeking to break their decade-long drought of an ICC title, with their last major triumph occurring in the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Addressing a media gathering, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that the team is fiercely determined to shatter the prevailing jinx in the upcoming World Cup, fortified by an unwavering “inner confidence” and unshakable “self-belief.”
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“To be honest, I haven’t lifted a 50-over World Cup. The dream of winning one, and the pursuit of that dream, fills me with unparalleled satisfaction,” Rohit Sharma articulated, speaking at an event. He went on to emphasize the arduous nature of World Cup victories, highlighting the relentless efforts exerted by the team since 2011.
The captain underscored the collective yearning for triumph, explaining, “Everyone is eager to win, because we realize our team’s potential. We boast exceptional players, and that inherent self-assuredness and conviction propel us. The absence of past victories doesn’t deter us; on the contrary, it intensifies our resolve. After the 2022 World Cup loss, I vowed that we’d persevere for the next World Cup.”
In his characteristic forthright manner, Rohit Sharma mused, “As we were gearing up for the World Test Championship, I iterated our unflagging commitment – we’d persist regardless of circumstances. Rest assured, sooner or later, victory will be ours.”
Rohit Sharma, while embracing his captaincy role, remains resolute in his identity as a batsman first.
“My primary responsibility is to excel as a batsman. Captaincy is a supplementary role. My focus, above all, is to notch significant runs and steer the team to triumph,” he affirmed.
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As India readies itself for the much-anticipated 2023 World Cup, Rohit Sharma’s leadership, honed skills, and unyielding determination stand poised to lead the nation’s cricketing pursuit towards that cherished trophy.
