5 Key points from Rohit Sharma’s press conference ahead of ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia

In the high-stakes world of cricket, where pressure and expectations can often overshadow performance, the Indian cricket team is riding a wave of success in the ongoing World Cup. Captain Rohit Sharma sheds light on the team’s strategy and mindset as they gear up for the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia.

India will be facing the Kangaroos at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19. Rohit attended a press conference where he answered some questions asked by the reporters. On that note, let’s take a look at 5 key points from his press conference.

1. We’ve given role clarity to each individual:

“Important to play a certain brand of cricket. If we have decided on something then it’s important to implement it. We have given roles to certain individuals as to how to play that brand of cricket. I think 99.9% we have played that brand of cricket. The boys have responded to it pretty well without worrying about anything. We have created a special environment and we want to maintain it as long as possible.”

2. Rahul bhai’s contribution has been massive:

“Rahul Dravid’s role has been absolutely massive, especially in terms of giving role clarity to players. It’s quite contrasting in how he played his cricket and how I play my cricket and to agree on certain things, to give us that liberty, that says a lot about him. What he has done for Indian cricket is massive and he also wants to be part of this occasion. Let’s do it for him!”

3. We haven’t decided on the XI:

“We haven’t decided on the XI. anyone from the 15 can play. We will assess the wicket and decide on it. We have to look at the wicket and then decide and of course the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition.”

4. We know what Australia can do:

“Australia have won 8 out of 8. They have played good cricket and both the teams deserve to be in the finals. We know what Australia can do. They are a very complete side. We want to focus on what we want to do. We don’t want to worry about what kind of form they are in rather focus on our cricket and plans.”

5. We know what the outside environment is:

“Leading up to every game, we have been calm and composed about what we want to do. We know what the outside environment is, the expectations and the pressure. It’s important to stick to our game and this has been happening for a long time. We have worked on maintaining the calmness in the dressing room. Inside what they feel, I don’t know, how they’ll be feeling. But when in meetings, and training, everyone is calm. Being an Indian cricketer, you have to deal with pressure.” Rohit was quoted as saying by Rev Sportz.