Ahead of the big match against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma praised head coach Rahul Dravid for his constant support of the players during the 2023 ICC World Cup. Having been overlooked for the 2011 World Cup himself, Rohit has successfully guided this team under Dravid's coaching to the semi-finals, maintaining a flawless record of nine wins in the group stages.
In preparation for the Kiwi challenge at the biggest stage of all, Indian captain Rohit Sharma praised head coach Rahul Dravid for his unwavering support of players in the 2023 ICC World Cup. Rohit, who was ignored by selectors for the 2011 World Cup, has led the Dravid-coached side to the ICC semi-final. Under the guidance of Rohit, Men in Blue registered a perfect nine in the round-robin phase of the ICC World Cup.
India enters today's (November 15) semi-final at Wankhede Stadium as the only team yet to lose a game, facing off against New Zealand, led by Kane Williamson. In a recent press conference, Rohit praised the New Zealanders for their long-term consistency in ICC tournaments, remembering how they knocked India out in the 2019 semi-finals at Old Trafford.
Top order players KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer returned to the ODI scene just in time for the World Cup, eventually becoming the core of India's middle-order stability. Rohit explained that his approach isn't about a 'mantra' but about clarity; he believes a captain must be certain of his strategy and provide unwavering support to his squad. He noted that by trusting specific players in specific roles, they've built a strong foundation.
Rohit credited Dravid for embracing this philosophy and resisting the urge to constantly change the lineup even when things got tough. He intends to keep this approach, giving players more freedom and clear expectations. He even pointed to a memorable moment where all four of them bowled, much to the delight of the fans.