Rohit Sharma, the vice-captain of the Indian squad, acknowledged that a few wrong calls during the first two matches cost them dearly. He felt the team was capable of a much stronger performance. Although India is now fighting an uphill battle to reach the T20 World Cup semifinals, their confidence received a boost following a solid win against Afghanistan. In that match, Rohit dominated the bowling, scoring a rapid 74 from 47 balls to claim the Player of the Match award.
Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma admitted that decision-making was one of the aspects that cost India the first two games. Rohit said that team India could have played much better. India’s chances of making it to the semis of the T20 World cup remain slim at the moment. However, men in blue had started well with small hopes after a good win against Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma smashed a blistering 74 runs off 47 balls against Afghanistan and won the player of the match award.
According to Rohit, the strategy used to beat Afghanistan was exactly what the team needs, and they plan to apply the same logic to their next two outings. He admitted that the convincing nature of their first two losses was primarily due to a series of bad decisions, adding that the fatigue of constant travel often leads to such lapses.
The 'Hitman' revealed that the squad's packed itinerary had negatively impacted their mental state. He stressed that entering a major tournament with a clear and refreshed mind is crucial. In his view, this mental exhaustion was the root cause of their poor decision-making, and he insisted that the players must move past those bad games to regain their focus.
Rohit emphasized that success on the field depends on making the right calls in every single moment. He urged his teammates to play without fear and ignore outside noise, stressing that absolute concentration is required throughout a World Cup campaign. Additionally, Rohit shared his happiness regarding Rahul Dravid's return to the team as head coach.