India’s Rohit Sharma celebrates after reaching his half century through the ICC Males’s Champions Trophy last in opposition to New Zealand at Dubai Worldwide Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 9, 2025. — Reuters
“I’m not retiring from this format…make sure no rumours are spread,” stated the right-handed opener, who performed a pivotal position in India’s third Champions Trophy clinch with a fast 76 runs.
Filled with high international superstars, India had a protracted lean run since they lifted the 2013 Champions Trophy earlier than profitable the 2024 T20 World Cup title, solely months after happening to Australia within the 50-over World Cup last in November 2023 on residence soil in Ahmedabad.
Talking about India’s strategic strategy through the 50-over event, Rohit emphasised the pivotal position of spinners of their success.
“When I learned about playing the tournament in Dubai, we selected four spinners because Dubai’s wicket had been getting enough cricket for some time, and where cricket was there, spinners could become match-winners.
The team’s spinners were chosen based on this, and they delivered remarkable performances,” he defined.
Reflecting on the difficult moments through the finals, Rohit admitted the early lack of three wickets created stress.
“It was a tough phase, and a big partnership was needed to stabilise the game,” he stated, commending the staff’s capacity to beat hurdles.
Rohit additionally addressed the heartbreak of India’s loss within the 2023 World Cup last in opposition to Australia in Ahmedabad.
“The World Cup 2023 final on home ground is a regret. However, the team’s performances over the last three years have been remarkable, winning all matches in the T20 World Cup, securing the trophy, and now claiming victory in the Champions Trophy,” he stated.
India added to their trophies in 2002 and 2013 to go previous Australia, who’ve two titles.
The world quantity’s one ODI staff, India completed unbeaten within the eight-nation event performed in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
The Males in Blue performed all their matches in Dubai after they refused to tour hosts Pakistan attributable to political tensions and have been unbeaten on the venue in 4 matches.
