I wish to win championships, that’s what you play for: Rohit Sharma | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Highlighting the importance of successful championships in sports activities, Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his need to safe one or two main titles earlier than relinquishing his management position.
The discussions main as much as the World Take a look at Championship last in opposition to Australia at The Oval have persistently revolved round India’s lack of ability to clinch an ICC title up to now decade, regardless of a number of alternatives.

Rohit assumed the captaincy throughout all codecs after Virat Kohli stepped down following India’s Take a look at collection loss in South Africa in early 2022. As he leads the group into the essential match, Rohit’s focus stays on reaching success and bringing residence a serious championship for India.
A day earlier than the large last, Rohit was requested in regards to the legacy he want to go away as captain.

“Whether it’s me or someone else, even the guys before, their role was to take Indian cricket forward and win as many games, as many championships as possible. For me also, it will be the same. I want to win games, I want to win championships. That is what you play for,” Rohit stated through the pre-match press convention.
“And yeah, it will be nice to win some titles, win some extraordinary series. But yeah, like having said that, I genuinely feel that we don’t want to put too much pressure on ourselves by overthinking about these kind of stuff.

“As a captain, like I stated, each captain needs to win championships, So I will be no totally different. I additionally wish to win championship. And that is what the game is all about, successful championship. So for me, it is going to be good if I can win one or two championships, as in once I resolve to maneuver on from this job.”
On another nippy and overcast morning in London, Rohit was among the four squad members who turned up for optional practice.

R Ashwin, Umesh and KS Bharat have been the others who confirmed up within the morning session together with the web bowlers.
(With PTI Inputs)