IND vs AUS: Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma Opens Up After Heartbreaking Loss in WTC Final 2023

After experiencing a heartbreaking defeat in the WTC Final 2023 against Australia, Indian captain Rohit Sharma said on Sunday that the bowling in the first innings was what let the team down.

Bowling Performance in First Session

Rohit stated in the post-match presentation that, “We bowled well in the first session and then we let ourselves down with how we bowled.”

Australian Batsmen Shine

Travis Head (163) and Steve Smith (121) were the ones who shined for Australia in the first innings as the team posted a tremendous 469 on a difficult pitch.

Credit to Australian Batsmen

Rohit gave credit to the Australian batsmen and commented that the partnership between Smith and Head took the team off guard. He said, “Got to give credit to the Australian batters. Head came in and played really well along with Steven Smith. That just took us off guard a little bit.”

Cameron Green’s Controversial Catch

The Indian skipper also opened up about Cameron Green’s controversial catch on Day 4 of the WTC Final. He said that the third umpire could have taken more time before making a decision. Rohit Sharma questioned the ICC for not using the latest technology.

Conclusion

Rohit Sharma’s comments on the bowling performance in the first innings and the partnership between Smith and Head that took the team off guard showcased the disappointment the Indian team had after the heartbreaking loss in the WTC Final 2023. He also questioned the ICC for not using the latest technology to ensure a fair decision.