A change in attitude and approach was required after last year’s T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma
A change in attitude and approach was required: According to the captain of the Indian squad, Rohit Sharma, the team’s terrible performance in the most recent Twenty20 World Cup has compelled them to make significant adjustments to their mentality and strategy.
In preparation for the next iteration of the Twenty20 showcase to be held in Australia, Rohit and the rest of the Indian team are currently focusing on the Asia Cup. However, before they can move on to that competition, they must first finish off their run in the current tournament.
Interview talks
In an interview for the Star Sports show ‘Follow the Blues,’ Rohit stated, “We’ve made it very plain after the T20 World Cup in Dubai, where we didn’t qualify for the finals, that we thought there needed to be a change in our mentality and approach in how we play our game.” India is the current holder of the Asia Cup and will compete in it as the reigning champion.
In light of the fact that Team India has been experimenting with a more aggressive batting approach over the course of the last few months, Rohit discussed the ways in which the team is preparing for the difficulties that are still to come.
“If the message is clear from the captain and the coach about where the team is aiming to head, then the individuals will absolutely try their best to do that.” In order for it to take place, it is necessary for them to have freedom and clarity, and we are working to provide both of those things for them. We are working hard to ensure that they have as much independence as is humanly possible.
It is very thrilling to see so many leaders emerge from the team as a whole: Regarding the fact that India has had six different captains in the previous eight months, Rohit said the following:
When questioned about his experience as captain of a team with so many young leaders, Rohit responded, “I know it’s extremely exciting honestly to develop so many leaders around the team because it’s always a good indicator.”
“And you want the men to be able to bear the pressure, who understand the game and know each other incredibly well.” “And when they are in charge of the team, all of these things have the potential to occur.”
Because of a number of various circumstances, India has utilized the services of six distinct captains over the course of the last eight months.
Statements
“I believe that having that kind of leadership is quite important, but obviously, you are aware that we play in the Indian Premier League, which is a 10-team tournament. Therefore, there will be a total of ten captains, each of whom will, at some point in time, also be a member of the Indian squad.
“You know, I think it’s amazing because in all honesty, my job is much lesser as these folks grasp everything very well. ” Therefore, if someone has a thought, the question that needs to be answered is how I can provide support for that thought. “As captain, that is the responsibility that falls on my shoulders, and it is something that I am working hard to fulfil,” he explained.
In light of what is to come, Rohit remarked that the contribution that Rahul Dravid makes as coach to the Indian team is quite important.
“With Rahul Bhai, I have played some games with him as he was my first captain when I made my ODI debut. Rahul Bhai is a good friend of mine. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that we have reached some sort of consensus. When I was injured and he was at the NCA, I spent a lot of time there. During that time, he was also there.
“We had regular chats going all the time, and he was closely monitoring my game as well,” he added. “We had regular chats happening all the time.”
The ‘Hitman’ also shared his thoughts on the significance of having a coach whose goals and values are congruent with those of the team they represent.
“When he (Dravid) became a coach here, we met and sat together in a room for a while and decided how we want to take this thing forward, and he was pretty much on the same thought process as to what I was thinking. We met and sat together in a room for a while and decided how we want to take this thing forward.”
That made it a little easier for me to give out a clear message to the boys “We don’t want to create confusion among the group because we don’t want to create confusion among the group; and of course, we wanted him to change the style of cricket.”
“We wanted to play a specific way in all three formats, and he was ready to accept all of that,” the team member said.