Two Different Statement from Two Captains After WTC Final Conclusion
As Australia won by 209 runs, Rohit Sharma stated in the press conference that a 3-match series for the WTC final would be ideal in the next cycle. On the other hand, Pat Cummins said we already won the WTC final; no problem with three matches or 16 series. Players win medals in the Olympics in one chance and the Final.
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India has lost two consecutive WTC finals, one against New Zealand and one against Australia. Day 5 has been one of the worst days, and the heart breaks for billion Indian Fans. Scott Boland toppled the Indian batting lineup; he took three wickets and gave 46 runs.
However, Rohit Sharma is dependent upon 3 match series, and further, he also said it is all about finding the momentum, and it will be essential. Consistencies are removed by using a series. Rohit claims that a three-match series would provide a more complete picture of the team’s strengths and limitations. The rules of traditional series-based Test cricket would be replicated by the format.
The quarterback of Australia’s bowling offense has a different opinion. His stance is supported by Australia’s recent triumph against India in the WTC Final 2023. Cummins claims that the single final match format used today adds a sense of tension and unpredictability.
In the World Test Championship final, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shardul Thakur were unable to lead India to a historic victory. The rest of the other batters in the lineup didn’t have anything to offer.
Additionally, following the devastating defeat, captain Rohit Sharma stood up to consider the prospect of a three-match WTC final. The 36-year-old expressed his opinion that both teams had to be given a fair chance in such a significant series. He added that it doesn’t feel appropriate to get a shot at the title just once after putting so much effort into the cycle.
Hence both Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins countered each other in the diaspora by giving a huge example of the Olympics and took this comment to the top level. It defines that India needs to introspect and get back to cricket.
