Legendary Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar is optimistic about India’s chances in the T20 World Cup, showing support for Rohit Sharma’s leadership. After India avenged their 2023 ICC World Cup defeat against Australia, Akhtar believes Rohit is poised to guide the team to success in the upcoming tournament. Rohit’s commanding 92-run innings against Australia in the Super 8 stage garnered praise from Akhtar, who lauded his performance and intent.
Expressing his confidence in Team India, Akhtar stated on his YouTube channel, ‘Well done India, this is your World Cup now. You should win this and the World Cup should stay in the subcontinent. You should have won the previous too and this too. You deserve it one hundred percent. My support is with you. Rohit’s intent is good and his conscience is clear. He deserves to lift the trophy.’
Reflecting on India’s journey in the 2023 T20 World Cup, where they suffered a crushing defeat in the final against Australia, Akhtar emphasized the importance of this redemption opportunity. He mentioned that India’s victory over Australia was a result of their determination to bounce back from the previous loss, showcasing a strong will to succeed.
As India gears up to face England in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final, the stakes are high for Rohit Sharma and his team. Akhtar’s endorsement of India’s captain and the team’s potential to clinch the trophy adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for cricket fans worldwide.
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