27-JUN-2025, 03: 40 PM In a candid conversation that has reignited memories of Indiaโs unforgettable T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, Rohit Sharma shared fresh insights about what made that victory over Australia so special. The captain, known for his unflappable demeanor and towering sixes, opened up about how the final was more than just a gameโit was redemption.
Rohit Sharma Reveals the Emotional Backdrop Behind T20 World Cup Glory
Speaking during a celebratory event organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rohit Sharma didnโt mince words while describing the fire that drove India to overcome the reigning 50-over world champions.
โAustralia had spoiled our party before, and this time, we didnโt want to let them have the final word,โ Rohit declared, referencing Indiaโs painful loss to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
According to the captain, that disappointment shaped the mindset of the squad heading into the 2024 T20 World Cup. From team meetings to training sessions, there was one collective purposeโsettle old scores and bring the trophy home.
Strategy, Resilience, and Rohit Sharma : Leadership
Indiaโs campaign in the tournament was anything but easy. Early stumbles against South Africa and England tested the teamโs resolve, but Rohit Sharmaโs calm leadership and tactical clarity became the difference.
Team insiders shared that it was Rohitโs decision to promote himself to open aggressively in the knockout matches that set the tone. His blistering 72 off 38 balls in the semi-final against England electrified fans and sent a strong message to Australia.
โI told the boysโwhatever happened last year, forget it. We play our brand of fearless cricket,โ Rohit recounted.
His mantra paid off. India not only reached the final but dominated the defending champions with both bat and ball.
Australia vs. India โ A Rivalry Rekindled
The Historic T20 World Cup Final
When India met Australia in the grand finale in Barbados, the stakes were as high as they come. Australiaโs batting lineupโfeaturing heavyweights like David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinisโlooked formidable on paper. But the Indian bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, executed plans with surgical precision.
Australia posted 164/7, a competitive but chaseable target. Rohit Sharma walked out with his trademark swagger and, together with Yashasvi Jaiswal, stitched a crucial partnership that took the game away early.
His calculated aggression, particularly against Mitchell Starc, turned the tide decisively in Indiaโs favor. Rohit eventually fell for a match-winning 68, but not before ensuring India were within striking distance of history.
Rohit Sharmaโs Redemption โ โThis One Meant Everythingโ
For Rohit Sharma, lifting the T20 World Cup trophy in front of thousands of Indian supporters felt like a personal and collective exorcism of past heartbreak.
โIt wasnโt just another title. It was for the fans who cried with us in 2023, for the team that refused to stay down, and for everyone who believed,โ he said with visible emotion.
The moment was made even more poignant by Virat Kohli announcing his retirement from T20 internationals after the win, a gesture that left the dressing room in tears.
Legacy of a Champion Leader
Beyond the runs and milestones, Rohit Sharmaโs real contribution lay in building a culture of unity and belief. He has now joined the elite club of Indian captains to win a World Cup, alongside Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Former players and cricket pundits have called this triumph a testament to his cricketing acumen and people-first leadership style.
Sunil Gavaskar described Rohit as โthe architect of modern Indian T20 success,โ while Michael Vaughan credited his โice-cold temperament under pressure.โ
Looking Ahead โ Whatโs Next for Rohit Sharma?
Eyeing the 2025 Champions Trophy
Despite the celebrations, Rohit Sharma remains focused on the future. He confirmed that his sights are already set on the 2025 Champions Trophy.
โWe have unfinished business in the 50-over format, and I want to see this group win that as well,โ he told reporters.
With Indiaโs bench strength stronger than ever and a new generation ready to step up, Rohitโs leadership is likely to remain central to Indiaโs white-ball ambitions.
Conclusion โ A Moment That Defined a Generation
The 2024 T20 World Cup final will forever be etched in the memories of Indian cricket fans. For Rohit Sharma, it was the ultimate vindication of years of hard work, heartbreak, and resilience.
His words, โAustralia had spoiled our… but this time, we wrote our own ending,โ perfectly encapsulate a triumph that transcended sport to become a story of redemption and pride.
Source : ANI
