News Mania Desk/ Agnibeena Ghosh/8th June 2024
India skipper Rohit Sharma is rallying his players to give their utmost effort in the upcoming T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan, set to take place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday. The spotlight will be on Team India as they strive to deliver a memorable victory for their fans against their arch-rivals. Historically, India has dominated Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches, winning six out of the seven encounters.
In the pre-match press conference, Rohit emphasized the importance of a collective team effort. “I don’t want to rely on one or two individuals to win us the game. I think all 11 of us need to contribute. Of course, there are key players who are going to play key roles for us but I think everyone needs to chip in whatever they can, however they can in their best possible way,” he said. He highlighted the critical role of Virat Kohli’s experience in the high-stakes match. “Virat didn’t play the Bangladesh [warm-up] game but he’s had enough training under his belt before this game…the kind of experience that he has, playing all over the world, playing in big tournaments, nothing can beat that,” Rohit added.
Rohit also touched upon the unpredictable nature of the pitches in New York, noting that the outcome will hinge on which team plays better cricket on the day. “New York is not our home ground. We have played two matches here but we don’t have much awareness about its nature. It behaves differently on different days, so even the curator is confused. So, you can imagine the kind of thinking we need to put in. We don’t know on which pitch we are playing (against Pakistan), so whoever plays better cricket will win the match,” he explained.
Following India’s recent match against Ireland, the ICC acknowledged the inconsistency of the pitches at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium and promised to ensure the best possible playing surfaces for the remaining matches.
