India hasn't won a World Cup in 11 years. Rohit Sharma, the current captain, wasn't in the 2011 winning squad due to injury problems, missing out on that landmark achievement. Now, at 35 and nearing the end of his playing days, he's looking to rectify that. The 2022 T20 World Cup and the next edition in India are probably his last realistic opportunities to reach the pinnacle of world cricket again.
Having already tasted success in the 2007 T20 World Cup, Rohit knows what it takes. He conceded that the long wait for another trophy has been grueling, but he stressed that the squad must stay grounded and not get swept up in the hype surrounding the tournament.
The captain explained that while winning is the definitive goal, the path there requires absolute precision in everything they do. He insisted that the team should stop looking ahead to the knockout stages and instead focus on delivering strong performances in every single match to keep moving forward.
He mentioned that the players are highly motivated, though he stressed that the real challenge is performing when it actually counts on match day. Rohit wrapped up by saying that leading the national side is a massive privilege and he's thrilled to be heading into his first World Cup as the man in charge.