Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is a huge believer in creating an incredibly positive dressing room environment so that the players may perform at their peak.
Several behind-the-scenes recordings have emerged from the locker area and have gone viral on social media among fans. Interestingly, Rohit also stated that a fashion display took place during Team India’s stay in Dharamshala.
Here’s what Rohit Sharma had to say about the team environment to media on Tuesday, before of the big game against New Zealand:
“It’s been a conscious effort not to go over results. It’s not the job of one or two players. It involves everyone, even the support staff. In Dharamsala, we even had a fashion show.
“Good that no one knew about it. It’s good somethings are kept within the team. These things help in bonding. There will be pressure. Once you reach ground, it’s up to individuals how they want to take it forward. But before that we have tried off the field to have a good environment.”
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Rohit is also pleased with how India has handled the problems that have come their way thus far. In response, he stated:
“Getting through the qualifying stage, then semis and the final, there are processes you have to do. Our first focus was to qualify for the semifinal. 9 games. That’s a lot. Several bilateral series can be played in 9 games.
“It was about breaking down: venue, opponents. Ideas. We did that really well. First few games we chased, then next four games we batted first. We know the importance of this week, but we don’t have to do anything different. There will be challenges, you have to front up and face them.”
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New Zealand are the most disciplined team: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma also praised New Zealand for making it to the semifinals of an ICC event for the second time. He feels that their tremendous preparation allows them to advance far in practically every competition.
In response, he stated:
“They are the most disciplined team in the way they want to play their game. They play it very smartly. They understand the opposition very well, their mentality. They’ve been consistent for so many years, playing semis and final in all ICC tournaments from 2015 onwards.”
Rohit Sharma
The Kiwis are in their seventh World Cup semifinal in a row and will attempt to repeat their victory against India at the same stage of the tournament four years ago.