Captain Rohit Sharma delivered a Participant of the Match efficiency in India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium on Sunday, silencing current criticism.
Throughout India’s pursuit of 252, Rohit led from the entrance with an aggressive innings of 76 runs, together with seven boundaries and three sixes, offering India with a robust begin.

The 37-year-old captain mentioned his aggressive batting strategy, crediting the crew’s batting depth for permitting him to play with freedom.
“It is vitally good. We performed some good cricket by the event. To have the outcome our method is a superb feeling. (Aggressive fashion) Not pure to me, however one thing I actually needed to do. When you’re doing one thing totally different, you need to have the backing of the crew and administration. I spoke to Rahul bhai earlier and now Gauti bhai as effectively. It’s one thing I actually needed to do. I’ve performed all these years in a unique fashion, and now we’re getting the outcomes with this.”

“We’ve to grasp the character of the surfaces and I used to be very clear about how I needed to execute the primary five-six overs. I’ve gotten out as effectively earlier, however the execution issues. The depth offers me the liberty and it helps. With Jadeja coming at 8, it offers you the arrogance to go exhausting up entrance. So long as I’m clear in my thoughts, it’s nice.”
Below Rohit’s management, India secured their second ICC trophy in two years, following their 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. This victory marked India’s third Champions Trophy title, including to their earlier wins in 2002 and 2013.

“I admire everybody who got here to assist us. The group has been wonderful. Not our house floor however they made it our house floor. Very satisfying win. Proper from the start our spinners… there was an excessive amount of expectation however they by no means upset. It helped them and we used that to our benefit. We have been very in line with our bowling.”