Published 07:26 IST, July 17th 2024

‘I Was Blank’: Rohit Details His Mental State During the Nail-Biting Last Over of the T20 WC Final

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma revealed what he was thinking at the final overs of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

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Team India's historic moment at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbos will remain in light forever among Indian Cricket fans as Men in Blue were able to secure T20 World Cup title and snap ir title drought. For over a dece, Team India has been yearning for a title win, and it was fulfilled under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. World Cup summit clash was an absolute nail-biter, and last over turned fate towards Team India. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who is currently on a break from games, expressed his thoughts on final over.

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Rohit Sharma Revealed His Mindset in Final Moments of Nail-Biting T20 World Cup Summit Clash Against South Africa

Rohit Sharma revealed that he was utterly blank during se last five overs, but that it was crucial for him to be in present so that players could carry out ir strategy. ditionally, 'Hitman' claimed that India's victory over Proteas came from maintaining composure and attention.

"Yes, I was completely blank. I don't look too far ahe. It's very important for me to stay in moment and focus on job at hand. It was very important for all of us to stay calm and try to execute our plans.

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"When we were under immense pressure when South Africa needed 30 runs off 30 balls, five overs that we bowled showed how calm we were. We just focused on our job, not thinking much about anything else. We did not panic; that was very good from our side," Rohit Sharma revealed at an event in Dallas.

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moment was historic for Rohit Sharma as he became first Indian skipper to lift an ICC title after MS Dhoni's reign. Men in Blue came very close in ODI World Cup but Australia swept it in end. Indian Cricket Team was hungry to begin ir redemption arc, and y ended up winning title to end an 11-year-long wait.

07:26 IST, July 17th 2024