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DUBAI: Following a ancient victory in the closing of the Champions Trophy against Original Zealand in Dubai, India captain Rohit Sharma shut down rumours about retirement from one-day internationals (ODI), confirming that he will continue to play the 50-over format for the country.
“I’m not retiring from this format…make sure no rumours are spread,” mentioned the acceptable-handed opener, who performed a pivotal role in India’s third Champions Trophy clinch with a lickety-split 76 runs.
Packed with top world superstars, India had a long lean skedaddle since they lifted the 2013 Champions Trophy earlier than worthwhile the 2024 T20 World Cup title, only months after going down to Australia in the 50-over World Cup final in November 2023 on home soil in Ahmedabad.
Speaking about India’s strategic device at some stage in the 50-over tournament, Rohit emphasised the pivotal role of spinners of their success.
“Once I realized about playing the tournament in Dubai, we selected four spinners on account of Dubai’s wicket had been getting ample cricket for some time, and where cricket used to be there, spinners might perhaps presumably change into match-winners.
The personnel’s spinners had been chosen basically based on this, they normally delivered outstanding performances,” he defined.
Reflecting on the no longer easy moments at some stage in the finals, Rohit admitted the early lack of three wickets created stress.
“It used to be a complex section, and a expansive partnership used to be well-known to stabilise the recreation,” he mentioned, commending the personnel’s potential to beat hurdles.
Rohit also addressed the heartbreak of India’s loss in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad.
“The World Cup 2023 final on home floor is a regret. However, the personnel’s performances over the closing three years were outstanding, worthwhile all suits in the T20 World Cup, securing the trophy, and now claiming victory in the Champions Trophy,” he mentioned.
India added to their trophies in 2002 and 2013 to head previous Australia, who win two titles.
The world quantity’s one ODI personnel, India achieved unbeaten in the eight-nation tournament performed in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
The Males in Blue performed all their suits in Dubai after they refused to tour hosts Pakistan on account of political tensions and were unbeaten on the venue in four suits.
