Rohit Sharma Defends Virat Kohli and Proves why He’s Indian Skipper: Virat Kohli has not scored an impactful inning in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. He just scored 75 runs in 7 innings in this edition of the mega event.
In the semi final, Kohli again failed with a run-a-ball 9 losing his wicket to Reece Topley.
However, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma defended King Kohli , saying that form is not a matter of concern for him.
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“He (Kohli) is a quality player. Any player can go through that. We understand his class and his importance. Form is never a problem. The intent is there. Absolutely (backing Kohli for the final),” said Rohit after the game.
Indian team has reached to the final after 20 years. The 2007 champions thus set up a summit clash with South Africa, who outplayed Afghanistan by 9 wickets in the first semi-final.
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From India, Rohit and SKy played crucial knocks as India posted a total of 171 for 7 in 20 overs after being invited to bat.
India were 40 for 2 in 5.2 overs before Rohit and Suryakumar stitched a solid 73-run stand to bail the side out of trouble. Rohit fell for 57 off 39 while Suryakumar hit 47 off 36.
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In the second innings, Axar Patel then dented England’s chase with figures of 3 for 23 while Kuldeep Yadav also picked 3 for 19.
“We have been very calm as a team. We understand the occasion (final). Staying composed helps you make good decisions. That’ll help us making the game through. You got to play good cricket. That’s what we want to do in the final,” said Rohit.
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