Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Team India after they beat defending champions England by 68 runs in the T20 World Cup semifinal, in Guyana, and booked a spot in the final&nbsp;(where they will meet South Africa on June 29 in Barbados). After Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed Jos Buttler-led England, Akhtar lauded Team India and revealed that he was 'hurt' when they lost the ODI World Cup 2023 final last year, to Australia. Further, he has backed them to win this time around for 'selfless' captain Rohit Sharma.

“I was always in favour of India winning the tournament. I was hurt last year when India could not win the World Cup as they should not have lost it because they deserved to win,” Akhtar said on his official YouTube channel.

“Rohit Sharma has repeatedly said he wants to make an impact and win the trophy and so, deserves to win the cup. He is a big player, and it should end on a big note. He is a selfless captain, plays for the team and is a complete batter,” Akhtar added.

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Speaking about Rohit, the Indian captain has walked the talk in terms of leading from the front with an aggressive approach (putting the interest of the team without caring for personal milestones). Just like he gave India thundering starts in the ODI WC, Hitman has been doing the same in the ongoing T20 WC in the West Indies and the USA. In the semifinal, he smashed an impressive 39-ball 57 to take India to 171-7. In reply, England folded for 103 in 16.4 overs courtesy of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav sharing three wickets each.&nbsp;

Even in the Super 8 clash versus Australia, Rohit led the charge with an attacking 41-ball 92, laced with 8 sixes. Thus, he is India's highest run-getter in the 20-nation mega event, third overall, with 248 runs in eight games at an average of 41.33 and a strike rate of 155.97. Hence, his selfless and fearless approach has set the tone for India in every game. While fielding, he has marshalled the troops with aplomb and made wise moves at regular intervals.

Rohit-led India will lock horns with Aiden Markram-led Proteas in the T20 WC final on Saturday, with both teams being unbeaten so far. The Men in Blue will look to end their 11-year-long ICC title drought with a win in the mega finale in Barbados.

Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Team India after they beat defending champions England by 68 runs in the T20 World Cup semifinal, in Guyana, and booked a spot in the final (where they will meet South Africa on June 29 in Barbados).

Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Team India after they beat defending champions England by 68 runs in the T20 World Cup semifinal, in Guyana, and booked a spot in the final (where they will meet South Africa on June 29 in Barbados). After Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed Jos Buttler-led England, Akhtar lauded Team India and revealed that he was 'hurt' when they lost the ODI World Cup 2023 final last year, to Australia. Further, he has backed them to win this time around for 'selfless' captain Rohit Sharma. “I was always in favour of India winning the tournament. I was hurt last year when India could not win the World Cup as they should not have lost it because they deserved to win,” Akhtar said on his official YouTube channel. “Rohit Sharma has repeatedly said he wants to make an impact and win the trophy and so, deserves to win the cup. He is a big player, and it should end on a big note. He is a selfless captain, plays for the team and is a complete batter,” Akhtar added. Also read: T20 WC: R Ashwin wins the internet with HILARIOUS reply to Michael Vaughan after India eliminate England Speaking about Rohit, the Indian captain has walked the talk in terms of leading from the front with an aggressive approach (putting the interest of the team without caring for personal milestones). Just like he gave India thundering starts in the ODI WC, Hitman has been doing the same in the ongoing T20 WC in the West Indies and the USA. In the semifinal, he smashed an impressive 39-ball 57 to take India to 171-7. In reply, England folded for 103 in 16.4 overs courtesy of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav sharing three wickets each. Even in the Super 8 clash versus Australia, Rohit led the charge with an attacking 41-ball 92, laced with 8 sixes. Thus, he is India's highest run-getter in the 20-nation mega event, third overall, with 248 runs in eight games at an average of 41.33 and a strike rate of 155.97. Hence, his selfless and fearless approach has set the tone for India in every game. While fielding, he has marshalled the troops with aplomb and made wise moves at regular intervals. Rohit-led India will lock horns with Aiden Markram-led Proteas in the T20 WC final on Saturday, with both teams being unbeaten so far. The Men in Blue will look to end their 11-year-long ICC title drought with a win in the mega finale in Barbados.

'Was hurt when they lost 2023 ODI WC' - Akhtar lauds Team India, feels 'selfless' Rohit deserves to win T20 WC

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has lavished high praise on Team India following Virat Kohli and Co's 3-1 series win against England as the 'Rawalpindi Express' termed&nbsp;visitors’&nbsp;loss&nbsp;as “embarrassing”.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Akhtar said it would have been better had England focused on their batting and crib less about the pitch. While none of the England members&nbsp;criticised&nbsp;the pitch in public, former England captains such as Michael Vaughan, Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook were critical of the pitch produced in Chennai and Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

“All in all, it was an embarrassing defeat for the England team, and they have got a reality check in India. But they need to now learn the art of playing spin in the sub-continent well. Not sure, how are they going to lift themselves up from this humiliating defeat and motivate themselves to play better,” Shoaib Akhtar said on his&nbsp;Youtube&nbsp;channel.&nbsp;

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Akhtar defended the pitches in Ahmedabad as the former Pakistan speedster asked while the visitors struggled, how come India managed to post big totals like 365 on the scoreboard?&nbsp;&nbsp;

“While many might talk about the wickets in the series, but look how India scored 365. They also played on the same wickets, where the England batsmen struggled. If Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar can score runs, why can’t the English? With utmost ease, India has beaten England in the series, and sealed a spot in the final of the World Test Championship final,” Akhtar added.&nbsp;

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Akthar praised&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel highly following his heroics with the ball against England as he said that the 27-year-old might go on to become the quickest to 100 Test wickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Not only did he get a suitable wicket to bowl on, but he is an intelligent bowler too. He wouldn’t have given a chance to the English players when the control was in his hands, and that is what he did. If he keeps getting a few series like this, he might just become fastest bowler to 100 wickets. Having said that, England should have played him better,” he added.&nbsp;

India and England will next play five T20Is starting from March 12 before locking horns in a three-match ODI series.&nbsp;

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has lavished high praise on Team India following Virat Kohli and Co's 3-1 series win against England as the 'Rawalpindi Express' termed visitors’ loss as “embarrassing”.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has lavished high praise on Team India following Virat Kohli and Co's 3-1 series win against England as the 'Rawalpindi Express' termed visitors’ loss as “embarrassing”. Akhtar said it would have been better had England focused on their batting and crib less about the pitch. While none of the England members criticised the pitch in public, former England captains such as Michael Vaughan, Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook were critical of the pitch produced in Chennai and Ahmedabad. “All in all, it was an embarrassing defeat for the England team, and they have got a reality check in India. But they need to now learn the art of playing spin in the sub-continent well. Not sure, how are they going to lift themselves up from this humiliating defeat and motivate themselves to play better,” Shoaib Akhtar said on his Youtube channel. ALSO READ: India vs New Zealand: Southampton leads race to host ICC World Test Championship final Akhtar defended the pitches in Ahmedabad as the former Pakistan speedster asked while the visitors struggled, how come India managed to post big totals like 365 on the scoreboard? “While many might talk about the wickets in the series, but look how India scored 365. They also played on the same wickets, where the England batsmen struggled. If Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar can score runs, why can’t the English? With utmost ease, India has beaten England in the series, and sealed a spot in the final of the World Test Championship final,” Akhtar added. IN PICS | IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant's magnificent century against Jimmy Anderson and Co. Akthar praised Axar Patel highly following his heroics with the ball against England as he said that the 27-year-old might go on to become the quickest to 100 Test wickets. “Not only did he get a suitable wicket to bowl on, but he is an intelligent bowler too. He wouldn’t have given a chance to the English players when the control was in his hands, and that is what he did. If he keeps getting a few series like this, he might just become fastest bowler to 100 wickets. Having said that, England should have played him better,” he added. India and England will next play five T20Is starting from March 12 before locking horns in a three-match ODI series.

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'Was hurt when they lost 2023 ODI WC' - Akhtar lauds Team India, feels 'selfless' Rohit deserves to win T20 WC

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