Before the World Cup’s Opening Match
India and Australia are the favourites to win the One-Day International World Cup next month.
In the ODI World Cup start on Sunday, the Rohit Sharma-led team faces Australia, beginning India’s 10-year quest to win an ICC championship. The recent Asia Cup victory has been encouraging for the Indian cricket team’s players and supporters. Prior to India’s first game of the season, Rohit made the comment that playing cricket in India is difficult, especially given the high expectations of the public. The match-winners on Rohit’s team, on the other hand, are experts at handling pressure, in his opinion.
“We play cricket in India. Pressure conditions and pressure periods are expected of us. I notice a lot of mentally tough individuals in our squad that have
“None of them have received anything that easily. They went through difficult periods and spent difficult times in the middle before achieving what they have now.
I’ve learned how to handle moments over the course of 16 years.
Experience teaches a lot of things, but dealing with the stress of high-stakes games is one of the most crucial.
“The 16 years of cricket has taught me that, how to go through the moments and how to handle those pressures and not to let that pressure come on to the team.” Rohit is aware that handling pressure requires a special quality and that every person will respond differently.
“I have no doubt that teams and some players will experience pressure throughout specific phases of the competition. However, that’s where we need our characters.
“I’m convinced that teams and some individuals will experience pressure throughout specific phases of the tournament. We need characters there, though.
The Champions Trophy in England in 2013 saw India win its last ICC championship.
