India secured their third ICC Champions Trophy title in emphatic fashion, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final on Sunday. The victory was a testament to the team’s resilience and all-round brilliance, with captain Rohit Sharma leading from the front.
Rohit, who played a match-winning knock in the final, highlighted India’s fighting spirit and the legacy they aim to establish in world cricket.
“I don’t want to dictate how other teams should perceive us. The only thing I want is for them to never take us lightly. Even if we are five wickets down, we have the ability to fight back and turn the game around. Until the last ball of the match is bowled, our opponents should always feel the pressure of playing against us,” Rohit told JioHotstar.
India’s Grit and Tactical Brilliance
The Indian skipper praised his team’s unwavering attitude in both batting and bowling.
“When we bowl, this team never gives up. That is the kind of legacy we want to create and leave behind. We take immense pride in being a clinical and well-organized team.”
India’s triumph was built on an all-round team effort, with key contributions from both batters and bowlers.
- Rohit Sharma’s 76 set the tone for the chase.
- Shreyas Iyer’s steady 48 provided crucial stability in the middle order.
- Spinners Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) played a pivotal role in restricting New Zealand, creating sustained pressure.
A Well-Defined Team Strategy
Rohit emphasized that every player in the squad understands their role and executes it with precision.
“Every player in our squad knows exactly what is expected of them and how to execute their role. When other teams watch us play, I want them to recognize our resilience and belief—the mindset that we can win from any situation.”
With this victory, India reaffirmed their status as one of the most dominant teams in world cricket. Rohit’s Player of the Match performance in the final further solidified his credentials as a leader.