<p>Rahul Dravid ended his stint as the senior Indian men's team coach following Rohit Sharma &amp; Co.'s T20 World Cup 2024 win. On June 29, India beat South Africa in the T20 WC final, at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, to win their second T20 WC title, after 17 years, and also end their 11-year-long ICC title drought. Following this, Dravid's stint as the head coach also ended and the former Indian captain gave an emotional speech to the Indian players in the dressing room. In his speech, the 51-year-old thanked everyone for making him part of the T20 WC journey and revealed how captain Rohit convinced him to continue as coach post the ODI WC heartbreak last year.</p>

<p>In a video shared by the BCCI on social media platforms, Dravid said, “I am really short of words but all I want to say is thank you everyone for making me a part of what is an incredible memory. I think all you will remember these moments. We always say it's not about the runs, it's not about the wickets, you'll never remember your career. But you will remember is moments like these. I cannot be more prouder of you guys. To come back the way you did, the way you fought. The way we worked as a team. The resilience."</p>

<p>Dravid, known as The Wall added, "There have been a few disappointments over the years where we have come close but we have not been able to cross the line. But what this bunch of boys has done, everyone in the support staff has done. The whole country is proud of each and every one of you for what you have achieved. There are so many sacrifices each of you have made. To see your families here today and so many of your families back home, think of all the sacrifices every one of them has made since the time you were kids. For you to be here in the dressing room today, your parents, wives, children, brothers, your coaches. So many people have made so many sacrifices for you to enjoy this memory, this moment."</p>

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<h2><strong>'Thank you for making that call to me in November and asking me to continue'</strong></h2>

<p>Dravid also revealed he was set to depart after his stint ended last year, post India's ODI WC final loss to Australia in Ahmedabad. His contract was from late 2021 till November 2023, however, Rohit and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah convinced him to stay until the just-ended T20 WC, in the West Indies and the USA. Thus, he revealed, "I just like to say, Ro (Rohit), thank you very much for making that call to me in November and asking me to continue. I think it's been such a privilege and a pleasure to work with each and every one of you and every one of you, but also to know Ro. Thanks for the time."</p>

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<p>He added, "I know as a captain and a coach, there's a lot of times we have to chat. We have to discuss. We have to agree. We have to disagree at times, but thank you so very much. It's been brilliant to get to know each and every one of you as a person."</p>

<p>Dravid didn't win a World Cup during his glorious playing days at the international level, from 1996-2012 (he was part of the India squad for the 2002 Champions Trophy where Sourav Ganguly &amp; Co. were declared joint-winners with hosts Sri Lanka). However, his dream got fulfilled as a coach.&nbsp;</p>


Rahul Dravid ended his stint as the senior Indian men's team coach following Rohit Sharma & Co.'s T20 World Cup 2024 win. On June 29, India beat South Africa in the T20 WC final, at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, to win their second T20 WC title, after 17 years, and also end their 11-year-long ICC title drought.

Rahul Dravid ended his stint as the senior Indian men's team coach following Rohit Sharma & Co.'s T20 World Cup 2024 win. On June 29, India beat South Africa in the T20 WC final, at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, to win their second T20 WC title, after 17 years, and also end their 11-year-long ICC title drought. Following this, Dravid's stint as the head coach also ended and the former Indian captain gave an emotional speech to the Indian players in the dressing room. In his speech, the 51-year-old thanked everyone for making him part of the T20 WC journey and revealed how captain Rohit convinced him to continue as coach post the ODI WC heartbreak last year. In a video shared by the BCCI on social media platforms, Dravid said, “I am really short of words but all I want to say is thank you everyone for making me a part of what is an incredible memory. I think all you will remember these moments. We always say it's not about the runs, it's not about the wickets, you'll never remember your career. But you will remember is moments like these. I cannot be more prouder of you guys. To come back the way you did, the way you fought. The way we worked as a team. The resilience." Dravid, known as The Wall added, "There have been a few disappointments over the years where we have come close but we have not been able to cross the line. But what this bunch of boys has done, everyone in the support staff has done. The whole country is proud of each and every one of you for what you have achieved. There are so many sacrifices each of you have made. To see your families here today and so many of your families back home, think of all the sacrifices every one of them has made since the time you were kids. For you to be here in the dressing room today, your parents, wives, children, brothers, your coaches. So many people have made so many sacrifices for you to enjoy this memory, this moment." 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗲-𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗟! 🫡 The sacrifices, the commitment, the comeback 🏆 📽️ #TeamIndia Head Coach Rahul Dravid's emotional dressing room speech in Barbados 👌👌 #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/vVUMfTZWbc — BCCI (@BCCI) July 2, 2024 × 'Thank you for making that call to me in November and asking me to continue' Dravid also revealed he was set to depart after his stint ended last year, post India's ODI WC final loss to Australia in Ahmedabad. His contract was from late 2021 till November 2023, however, Rohit and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah convinced him to stay until the just-ended T20 WC, in the West Indies and the USA. Thus, he revealed, "I just like to say, Ro (Rohit), thank you very much for making that call to me in November and asking me to continue. I think it's been such a privilege and a pleasure to work with each and every one of you and every one of you, but also to know Ro. Thanks for the time." Also read: 'It was dedication to Indian cricket': Virat Kohli on viral photo with Rohit Sharma and T20 World Cup trophy He added, "I know as a captain and a coach, there's a lot of times we have to chat. We have to discuss. We have to agree. We have to disagree at times, but thank you so very much. It's been brilliant to get to know each and every one of you as a person." Dravid didn't win a World Cup during his glorious playing days at the international level, from 1996-2012 (he was part of the India squad for the 2002 Champions Trophy where Sourav Ganguly & Co. were declared joint-winners with hosts Sri Lanka). However, his dream got fulfilled as a coach.

Watch: Dravid recalls how Rohit convinced him to continue as India coach in emotional speech after T20 WC win

<p>Team India is all ready to find the missing piece in the puzzle as they get ready for the T20 World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday (June 29). The match will also see India head coach Rahul Dravid drop curtains on his impressive tenure with the national side. Ahead of his final match as the head coach, Dravid insisted that his side is ready for the challenge and will put behind the disappointment of the ODI World Cup defeat to Australia in November 2023.</p>

<h2><strong>Dravid insists India has put behind the disappointment</strong></h2>

<p>“Nothing, I thought we were very well prepared in that final as well. I thought we were very well prepared in Ahmedabad [ODI World Cup final 2023]. We've done all the things, we've ticked all the boxes and, on the day, the other team played better and that's part of the sport. I don't think players go in keeping the baggage of the past and what has happened in the past,” Dravid said in his final pre-match press conference.</p>

<p>India beat England by 68 runs on Thursday in the second semifinal which saw them book their place in the T20 World Cup final. This will be India’s third T20 World Cup final having last reached the summit clash in 2014 when they lost to Sri Lanka. India’s only other appearance in the final was in 2007 when they won the T20 World Cup in the inaugural edition under MS Dhoni’s captaincy.</p>

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<p>“So, every day is a fresh day. Players are very good at moving on from things, or recognizing things. So yes, I think just as we will move on from Ahmedabad, I'm sure they will not be thinking about history and it will be a fresh day,” said Dravid in the pre-match press conference ahead of the final,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2024: Final Match details</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Match:</strong>&nbsp;India vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024&nbsp;Final</p>

<p><strong>Venue:</strong>&nbsp;Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados</p>

<p><strong>Date &amp; Time:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday, June 29, 8:00 PM (IST)&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Live Streaming Details:</strong>&nbsp;Star Sports Network, Hotstar app and website</p>


Team India is all ready to find the missing piece in the puzzle as they get ready for the T20 World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday (June 29). The match will also see India head coach Rahul Dravid drop curtains on his impressive tenure with the national side.

Team India is all ready to find the missing piece in the puzzle as they get ready for the T20 World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday (June 29). The match will also see India head coach Rahul Dravid drop curtains on his impressive tenure with the national side. Ahead of his final match as the head coach, Dravid insisted that his side is ready for the challenge and will put behind the disappointment of the ODI World Cup defeat to Australia in November 2023. Dravid insists India has put behind the disappointment “Nothing, I thought we were very well prepared in that final as well. I thought we were very well prepared in Ahmedabad [ODI World Cup final 2023]. We've done all the things, we've ticked all the boxes and, on the day, the other team played better and that's part of the sport. I don't think players go in keeping the baggage of the past and what has happened in the past,” Dravid said in his final pre-match press conference. India beat England by 68 runs on Thursday in the second semifinal which saw them book their place in the T20 World Cup final. This will be India’s third T20 World Cup final having last reached the summit clash in 2014 when they lost to Sri Lanka. India’s only other appearance in the final was in 2007 when they won the T20 World Cup in the inaugural edition under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup Final: Warning signs for Team India as Richard Kettleborough set to officiate in summit clash “So, every day is a fresh day. Players are very good at moving on from things, or recognizing things. So yes, I think just as we will move on from Ahmedabad, I'm sure they will not be thinking about history and it will be a fresh day,” said Dravid in the pre-match press conference ahead of the final,” he added. IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2024: Final Match details Match: India vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024 Final Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados Date & Time: Saturday, June 29, 8:00 PM (IST) Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Hotstar app and website

T20 World Cup Final: 'Every day is a fresh day' - Rahul Dravid ready to put behind ODI WC disappointment

<p>Indian captain Rohit Sharma had a mixed day in the T20 World Cup contest against Bangladesh on Saturday (June 22) as he recalled the memories from the ODI World Cup final against Australia. Rohit, playing on 23 off 10 mishit the ball and was dismissed which reminded him of his performance on 19th November 2023 against Australia where he had also similarly mishit the ball before getting out.</p>

<h2>Rohit recalls the World Cup final</h2>

<p>Having started brightly Rohit looked in great form having scored eight runs from Mahedi Hasan’s opening over. He&nbsp;then came&nbsp;good in Shakib’s second over having scored a six on the first ball which was followed by a four on the third ball. However, it was the next ball where Rohit was caught losing his concentration.</p>

<p>On the fourth ball of the fourth over, he mishit the ball which went in the direction of the mid-off with Jaker Ali completing the catch. This saw Rohit continue his poor form having only scored 99 runs in five innings at the T20 World Cup.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened in the Indian innings?</strong></h2>

<p>Asked to bat first, after the disappointing dismissal of Rohit, Virat Kohli also failed to impress as he was dismissed for 37 off 28 after the powerplay ended. Suryakymar Yadav then had an entertaining couple of minutes in the middle as he scored a six on the first ball of his innings and then was dismissed on the very next ball by Tanzim Hasan Sakib.Rishabh Pant (36 off 24), however, made his presence felt in the middle and played an important knock to take India to 196/5 in their 20 overs.</p>

<p>Shivam Dube (34 off 24) and Hardik Pandya (50 off 27) laid the foundation for India’s big score while Axar Patel (3) was also in the middle.</p>

<p>For Bangladesh Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Hasan Sakib scalped two wickets each while Shakib Al Hasan bagged one wicket.</p>


Indian captain Rohit Sharma had a mixed day in the T20 World Cup contest against Bangladesh on Saturday (June 22) as he recalled the memories from the ODI World Cup final against Australia.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma had a mixed day in the T20 World Cup contest against Bangladesh on Saturday (June 22) as he recalled the memories from the ODI World Cup final against Australia. Rohit, playing on 23 off 10 mishit the ball and was dismissed which reminded him of his performance on 19th November 2023 against Australia where he had also similarly mishit the ball before getting out. Rohit recalls the World Cup final Having started brightly Rohit looked in great form having scored eight runs from Mahedi Hasan’s opening over. He then came good in Shakib’s second over having scored a six on the first ball which was followed by a four on the third ball. However, it was the next ball where Rohit was caught losing his concentration. On the fourth ball of the fourth over, he mishit the ball which went in the direction of the mid-off with Jaker Ali completing the catch. This saw Rohit continue his poor form having only scored 99 runs in five innings at the T20 World Cup. ALSO READ | Euro 2024: Dutch coach Ronald Koeman 'not happy with offside goal' being disallowed against France What happened in the Indian innings? Asked to bat first, after the disappointing dismissal of Rohit, Virat Kohli also failed to impress as he was dismissed for 37 off 28 after the powerplay ended. Suryakymar Yadav then had an entertaining couple of minutes in the middle as he scored a six on the first ball of his innings and then was dismissed on the very next ball by Tanzim Hasan Sakib.Rishabh Pant (36 off 24), however, made his presence felt in the middle and played an important knock to take India to 196/5 in their 20 overs. Shivam Dube (34 off 24) and Hardik Pandya (50 off 27) laid the foundation for India’s big score while Axar Patel (3) was also in the middle. For Bangladesh Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Hasan Sakib scalped two wickets each while Shakib Al Hasan bagged one wicket.

T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma recaps ODI WC final dismissal during Bangladesh tie despite good start

<p>Rishabh Pant is all set to make his mark for Team India in the T20 World Cup as he takes guard against Pakistan on Sunday (June 9). Playing in his first international tournament after a near-fatal car accident in December 2022, Pant will be eager to make his presence felt. However, the Indian batter opened up on how badly he missed the ODI World Cup final having been injured. He also suggested that the match result would have been different had he been on the field during the World Cup which India lost to Australia in November in Ahmedabad.</p>

<h2><strong>Pant opens up on ODI World Cup final</strong></h2>

<p>"If I had played the 2023 Cricket World Cup Final then, we would have either been all out for 150 or 200 runs or would have scored over 300+ runs," Pant said while speaking to India TV’s Rajat Sharma.</p>

<p>Since his accident in December 2022, Pant only returned to action during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season. He played the entire IPL season with Delhi Capitals where the side could not clinch a place in the Playoffs. However, the southpaw showed his fitness level and was picked for the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, marking his return to the side after 18 months of staying away from the game.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohlis-fan-following-in-pakistan-is-on-par-with-amitabh-bachchan-and-shah-rukh-khan-says-rashid-latif-730136">Virat Kohli’s fan following in Pakistan is on par with Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, says Rashid Latif</a></p>

<h2><strong>India ready for Pakistan clash</strong></h2>

<p>India will be gearing up for the first-ever T20 World Cup meeting against Pakistan in the United States on Sunday which is set to attract a record crowd for a cricket match in the country. This will be the eighth meeting in the T20 World Cup with India leading the head-to-head 6-1. Pakistan’s solitary victory came in the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup when Virat Kohli's side was outclassed in the UAE.</p>

<p>Sunday’s encounter however will have a lot at stake for&nbsp;Pakistan as the Men in Green could be on the brink of elimination if they lose to India. A defeat for Pakistan coupled with a win for the USA against either India or Ireland will see Babar Azam’s men face elimination in the group stage.</p>


Rishabh Pant is all set to make his mark for Team India in the T20 World Cup as he takes guard against Pakistan on Sunday (June 9). Playing in his first international tournament after a near-fatal car accident in December 2022, Pant will be eager to make his presence felt.

Rishabh Pant is all set to make his mark for Team India in the T20 World Cup as he takes guard against Pakistan on Sunday (June 9). Playing in his first international tournament after a near-fatal car accident in December 2022, Pant will be eager to make his presence felt. However, the Indian batter opened up on how badly he missed the ODI World Cup final having been injured. He also suggested that the match result would have been different had he been on the field during the World Cup which India lost to Australia in November in Ahmedabad. Pant opens up on ODI World Cup final "If I had played the 2023 Cricket World Cup Final then, we would have either been all out for 150 or 200 runs or would have scored over 300+ runs," Pant said while speaking to India TV’s Rajat Sharma. Since his accident in December 2022, Pant only returned to action during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season. He played the entire IPL season with Delhi Capitals where the side could not clinch a place in the Playoffs. However, the southpaw showed his fitness level and was picked for the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, marking his return to the side after 18 months of staying away from the game. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli’s fan following in Pakistan is on par with Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, says Rashid Latif India ready for Pakistan clash India will be gearing up for the first-ever T20 World Cup meeting against Pakistan in the United States on Sunday which is set to attract a record crowd for a cricket match in the country. This will be the eighth meeting in the T20 World Cup with India leading the head-to-head 6-1. Pakistan’s solitary victory came in the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup when Virat Kohli's side was outclassed in the UAE. Sunday’s encounter however will have a lot at stake for Pakistan as the Men in Green could be on the brink of elimination if they lose to India. A defeat for Pakistan coupled with a win for the USA against either India or Ireland will see Babar Azam’s men face elimination in the group stage.

T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant comments on India's ODI WC final defeat to Australia, says 'if I had played...'

<p>On Wednesday (Dec 13), Rohit Sharma broke his silence on Team India's ODI World Cup final loss, where they went down to Australia by six wickets in Ahmedabad on Nov 19. Being on a 10-match winning streak, hosts India entered the 10-team competition's finale as the red-hot favourites but lost to Pat Cummins-led Aussies.</p>

<p>Being asked to bat first at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, Rohit &amp; Co. only managed 240 for 9 before Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58 not-out guided Australia to their sixth ODI WC triumph overall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the heartbreaking loss, the majority of the Indian cricketers have stayed away from international cricket to revamp and return to the field. Before Rohit's return to the 22-yard cricket strip, during the forthcoming two Tests versus South Africa in the African nation, the Indian captain shared an emotional message acknowledging the fan support.</p>

<p>He further shared the challenges and emotions experienced during the entire tournament and how everyone's pure love has motivated him to keep going ahead.</p>

<h2><strong>'I feel for all of them. They all, along with us, were dreaming of lifting that World Cup'</strong></h2>

<p>Rohit said in a video shared on Instagram, "After the final, it was very hard to get back and start moving on, which is why I decided that I need to get my mind out of this. But then, wherever I was, I realised that people were coming up to me and they were appreciating everyone’s effort, and how well we played. I feel for all of them. They all, along with us, were dreaming of lifting that World Cup, along with us."</p>

<p>He further opined, “Everywhere we went during this entire campaign, there was so much support from everyone who came to the stadium firstly and people who were watching it from home as well. I want to appreciate what the people have done for us, in that one and half month period. But again, if I think more and more about that I feel quite disappointed that we were not able to go all the way.”</p>

<p>“For me to see, you know, people coming up to me, telling me that they were proud of the team, you know made me feel good. Along with them, I was healing as well. I felt, okay these are the kind of things you want to hear,” Rohit mentioned.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-is-the-vegetarian-chicken-virat-kohli-shared-on-social-media-to-leave-netizens-bemused-669167">What is the VEGETARIAN 'chicken' Virat Kohli shared on social media to leave netizens BEMUSED</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>'Seeing everyone's pure love motivates you to look for another ultimate prize'</strong></h2>

<p>Hitman then stated, “People, when they understand what the player must be going through and when they know these kinds of things and not to bring out that frustration, that anger, it means a lot for us, me it meant a lot because there was no anger, it was just pure love from people that I met and it was wonderful to see that. So it gives you motivation to get back and start working again and look for another ultimate prize.”</p>

<p>“I’ve always grown up watching the 50-over World Cup. To me, that was the ultimate prize, the 50-over World Cup. We’ve worked all these years, for that World Cup. And it is disappointing, right? If you don’t get through it, don’t get what you want, what you’ve been looking for all this while, what you were dreaming of. You get disappointed. &nbsp;You get frustrated as well at times,” Rohit added during the chat.</p>

<p>At present, Rohit is gearing up for India's upcoming two Tests versus South Africa, starting on Dec 26. He is expected to lead India in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and USA, which will kick off in early June. However, nothing is official regarding his T20I comeback. He last played in the format during India's semi-final defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup, to eventual winners England.&nbsp;</p>


On Wednesday (Dec 13), Rohit Sharma broke his silence on Team India's ODI World Cup final loss, where they went down to Australia by six wickets in Ahmedabad on Nov 19.

On Wednesday (Dec 13), Rohit Sharma broke his silence on Team India's ODI World Cup final loss, where they went down to Australia by six wickets in Ahmedabad on Nov 19. Being on a 10-match winning streak, hosts India entered the 10-team competition's finale as the red-hot favourites but lost to Pat Cummins-led Aussies. Being asked to bat first at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, Rohit & Co. only managed 240 for 9 before Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58 not-out guided Australia to their sixth ODI WC triumph overall. After the heartbreaking loss, the majority of the Indian cricketers have stayed away from international cricket to revamp and return to the field. Before Rohit's return to the 22-yard cricket strip, during the forthcoming two Tests versus South Africa in the African nation, the Indian captain shared an emotional message acknowledging the fan support. He further shared the challenges and emotions experienced during the entire tournament and how everyone's pure love has motivated him to keep going ahead. 'I feel for all of them. They all, along with us, were dreaming of lifting that World Cup' Rohit said in a video shared on Instagram, "After the final, it was very hard to get back and start moving on, which is why I decided that I need to get my mind out of this. But then, wherever I was, I realised that people were coming up to me and they were appreciating everyone’s effort, and how well we played. I feel for all of them. They all, along with us, were dreaming of lifting that World Cup, along with us." He further opined, “Everywhere we went during this entire campaign, there was so much support from everyone who came to the stadium firstly and people who were watching it from home as well. I want to appreciate what the people have done for us, in that one and half month period. But again, if I think more and more about that I feel quite disappointed that we were not able to go all the way.” “For me to see, you know, people coming up to me, telling me that they were proud of the team, you know made me feel good. Along with them, I was healing as well. I felt, okay these are the kind of things you want to hear,” Rohit mentioned. Also read: What is the VEGETARIAN 'chicken' Virat Kohli shared on social media to leave netizens BEMUSED 'Seeing everyone's pure love motivates you to look for another ultimate prize' Hitman then stated, “People, when they understand what the player must be going through and when they know these kinds of things and not to bring out that frustration, that anger, it means a lot for us, me it meant a lot because there was no anger, it was just pure love from people that I met and it was wonderful to see that. So it gives you motivation to get back and start working again and look for another ultimate prize.” “I’ve always grown up watching the 50-over World Cup. To me, that was the ultimate prize, the 50-over World Cup. We’ve worked all these years, for that World Cup. And it is disappointing, right? If you don’t get through it, don’t get what you want, what you’ve been looking for all this while, what you were dreaming of. You get disappointed. You get frustrated as well at times,” Rohit added during the chat. At present, Rohit is gearing up for India's upcoming two Tests versus South Africa, starting on Dec 26. He is expected to lead India in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and USA, which will kick off in early June. However, nothing is official regarding his T20I comeback. He last played in the format during India's semi-final defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup, to eventual winners England.

VIDEO: Rohit Sharma shares heartfelt message on ODI WC loss, acknowledges fan support - Watch

<p>On Wednesday (Dec 13), Rohit Sharma broke his silence on Team India's ODI World Cup final loss, where they went down to Australia by six wickets in Ahmedabad on Nov 19. Being on a ten-match winning streak, hosts India entered the ten-team competition's finale as the favourites but lost to Pat Cummins-led Aussies. Being asked to bat first&nbsp;at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, Rohit &amp; Co. only managed 240 for 9 before Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58 not out guided Australia to their sixth ODI WC triumph overall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the heartbreaking loss, a majority of&nbsp;Indian cricketers have stayed away from international cricket to revamp and return to the field. Before Rohit's return to the 22-yard cricket strip&nbsp;during the forthcoming two Tests versus South Africa in the African nation, the Indian captain shared an emotional message acknowledging the fan support, sharing&nbsp;the challenges and emotions experienced during the entire tournament and how everyone's pure love has motivated him going ahead.</p>

<h2><strong>"I feel for all of them," says Rohit</strong></h2>

<p>Rohit said in a video shared on Instagram, "After the final, it was very hard to get back and start moving on, which is why I decided that I need to get my mind out of this. But then, wherever I was, I realised that people were coming up to me and they were appreciating everyone’s effort, how well we played. I feel for all of them. They all, along with us, were dreaming of lifting that World Cup, along with us."</p>

<p>He further opined, “Everywhere we went during this entire campaign, there was so much support from everyone who came to the stadium firstly and people who were watching it from home as well. I want to appreciate what the people have done for us, in that one and half month period. But again, if I think more and more about that I feel quite disappointed that we were not able to go all the way.”</p>

<p>“For me to see, you know, people coming up to me, telling me that they were proud of the team, you know made me feel good. Along with them, I was healing as well. I felt, okay these are the kind of things you want to hear,” Rohit mentioned.</p>

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<h2><strong>'Seeing everyone's pure love motivates you to look for another ultimate prize'</strong></h2>

<p>Hitman then stated, “People, when they understand what the player must be going through and when they know these kind of things and not to bring out that frustration, that anger, it means a lot for us, for me definitely it meant a lot because there was no anger, it was just pure love from people that I met and it was wonderful to see that. So it gives you motivation to get back and start working again and look for another ultimate prize.”</p>

<p>“I’ve always grown up watching the 50-over World Cup. To me that was the ultimate prize, the 50-over World Cup. We’ve worked all these years, for that World Cup. And it is disappointing, right? If you don’t get through it, don’t get what you want, what you’ve been looking for all this while, what you were dreaming of. You get disappointed. &nbsp;You get frustrated as well at times,” Rohit added during the chat.</p>

<p>At present, Rohit is gearing up for India's upcoming two Tests versus South Africa, starting on Dec 26. He is expected to lead India in the 2024 T20 World Cup&nbsp;in the West Indies and the USA, which will kick off in early June. However, nothing is official regarding his T20I comeback. He last played in the format during India's semi-final defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup&nbsp;to eventual winners England.&nbsp;</p>


On Wednesday (Dec 13), Rohit Sharma broke his silence on Team India's ODI World Cup final loss, where they went down to Australia by six wickets in Ahmedabad on Nov 19. Being on a ten-match winning streak, hosts India entered the ten-team competition's finale as the favourites but lost to Pat Cummins-led Aussies. Being asked to bat first at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, Rohit & Co. only managed 240 for 9 before Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58 not out guided Australia to their sixth ODI WC triumph overall. After the heartbreaking loss, a majority of Indian cricketers have stayed away from international cricket to revamp and return to the field. Before Rohit's return to the 22-yard cricket strip during the forthcoming two Tests versus South Africa in the African nation, the Indian captain shared an emotional message acknowledging the fan support, sharing the challenges and emotions experienced during the entire tournament and how everyone's pure love has motivated him going ahead. "I feel for all of them," says Rohit Rohit said in a video shared on Instagram, "After the final, it was very hard to get back and start moving on, which is why I decided that I need to get my mind out of this. But then, wherever I was, I realised that people were coming up to me and they were appreciating everyone’s effort, how well we played. I feel for all of them. They all, along with us, were dreaming of lifting that World Cup, along with us." He further opined, “Everywhere we went during this entire campaign, there was so much support from everyone who came to the stadium firstly and people who were watching it from home as well. I want to appreciate what the people have done for us, in that one and half month period. But again, if I think more and more about that I feel quite disappointed that we were not able to go all the way.” “For me to see, you know, people coming up to me, telling me that they were proud of the team, you know made me feel good. Along with them, I was healing as well. I felt, okay these are the kind of things you want to hear,” Rohit mentioned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team Ro (@team45ro) × Also read: What is the VEGETARIAN 'chicken' Virat Kohli shared on social media to leave netizens BEMUSED 'Seeing everyone's pure love motivates you to look for another ultimate prize' Hitman then stated, “People, when they understand what the player must be going through and when they know these kind of things and not to bring out that frustration, that anger, it means a lot for us, for me definitely it meant a lot because there was no anger, it was just pure love from people that I met and it was wonderful to see that. So it gives you motivation to get back and start working again and look for another ultimate prize.” “I’ve always grown up watching the 50-over World Cup. To me that was the ultimate prize, the 50-over World Cup. We’ve worked all these years, for that World Cup. And it is disappointing, right? If you don’t get through it, don’t get what you want, what you’ve been looking for all this while, what you were dreaming of. You get disappointed. You get frustrated as well at times,” Rohit added during the chat. At present, Rohit is gearing up for India's upcoming two Tests versus South Africa, starting on Dec 26. He is expected to lead India in the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA, which will kick off in early June. However, nothing is official regarding his T20I comeback. He last played in the format during India's semi-final defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup to eventual winners England.

VIDEO: Rohit Sharma shares heartfelt message on ODI WC loss, acknowledges fan support

<p>It has been a mixed day with the bat for Team India in the ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after half of the side was dismissed for 178. The wicket of Ravindra Jadeja was the latest spanner in the work for the Indian team as he departed for 9, moments after he was favoured by a Decision Review System (DRS) call. However, he did not survive for long and added more misery to the Indian side’s batting woes. No batter scored a big knock till the time of writing.</p>

<h2><strong>Jadeja’s freak wicket</strong></h2>

<p>On the fourth ball of the 36th over, bowler Josh Hazlewood and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis&nbsp;appealed for a caught behind for Jadeja. However, the appeal was turned down by stand-in umpire Richard Illingworth to favour Jadeja. However, Australia used the DRS to challenge the call but ultimately the decision stood in Jadeja’s favour as he did not nick the ball.</p>

<p>However, in an action replay of the situation Jadeja then nicked the ball on the fifth delivery of the over and was caught by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. He looked frustrated after the wicket and looked angry. His dismissal paved the way for Australia to strike another blow to the Indian batting line-up with top players failing to convert starts into big innings.</p>

<p>At the time of writing, India were 211/7 after 43.4 overs with Suryakumar Yadav (11) and Mohammed Shami (5) in the middle. Earlier, It was a double jolt for Team India after Australia jolted the Men in Blue in quick succession. India lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession as the Aussies stamped their authority on the contest. Rohit was dismissed on 47 after a superb catch by Travis Head while Shreyas was dismissed on 4 by opposition skipper Pat Cummins. This resulted in India being 81/3 after 10.2 overs at one stage.</p>

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<p>While Shubman Gill was dismissed for 4, Virat Kohli followed moments after he scored his ninth fifty in the World Cup. KL Rahul departed for 66 as India were in a vulnerable position and looked destined for a score much below 300.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened at toss?</strong></h2>

<p>Australia skipper Cummins won the toss and opted to field first in front of 130, 000 people at the stadium. India famously lost the toss in the 2011 World Cup final as well but later went on to win the contest. They will be hoping for the same on Sunday as well.</p>


It has been a mixed day with the bat for Team India in the ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after half of the side was dismissed for 178.

It has been a mixed day with the bat for Team India in the ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after half of the side was dismissed for 178. The wicket of Ravindra Jadeja was the latest spanner in the work for the Indian team as he departed for 9, moments after he was favoured by a Decision Review System (DRS) call. However, he did not survive for long and added more misery to the Indian side’s batting woes. No batter scored a big knock till the time of writing. Jadeja’s freak wicket On the fourth ball of the 36th over, bowler Josh Hazlewood and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis appealed for a caught behind for Jadeja. However, the appeal was turned down by stand-in umpire Richard Illingworth to favour Jadeja. However, Australia used the DRS to challenge the call but ultimately the decision stood in Jadeja’s favour as he did not nick the ball. However, in an action replay of the situation Jadeja then nicked the ball on the fifth delivery of the over and was caught by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. He looked frustrated after the wicket and looked angry. His dismissal paved the way for Australia to strike another blow to the Indian batting line-up with top players failing to convert starts into big innings. At the time of writing, India were 211/7 after 43.4 overs with Suryakumar Yadav (11) and Mohammed Shami (5) in the middle. Earlier, It was a double jolt for Team India after Australia jolted the Men in Blue in quick succession. India lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession as the Aussies stamped their authority on the contest. Rohit was dismissed on 47 after a superb catch by Travis Head while Shreyas was dismissed on 4 by opposition skipper Pat Cummins. This resulted in India being 81/3 after 10.2 overs at one stage. ALSO READ | 140 crore Indians are cheering for you: PM Modi wishes Team India ahead of CWC 2023 final vs Australia While Shubman Gill was dismissed for 4, Virat Kohli followed moments after he scored his ninth fifty in the World Cup. KL Rahul departed for 66 as India were in a vulnerable position and looked destined for a score much below 300. What happened at toss? Australia skipper Cummins won the toss and opted to field first in front of 130, 000 people at the stadium. India famously lost the toss in the 2011 World Cup final as well but later went on to win the contest. They will be hoping for the same on Sunday as well.