Rohit Sharma recalls T20 World Cup triumph ahead of ODI series against Sri Lanka

Colombo: Ahead of the ODI series, India skipper Rohit Sharma reminisces about his side's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 victory, where they triumphed over South Africa in the final.

T20I Success Leads to ODI Challenge

Following a clean sweep of Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, India will now face Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The matches are scheduled for August 2, August 4, and August 7.

Senior Players Back for 50-Over Format

For the 50-over format, India has called upon senior players including Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer, alongside Rohit Sharma.

Rohit's Reflections and Future Aspirations

In a video posted by BCCI, Rohit Sharma shared his thoughts on the recent World Cup success: "Wow! What a month it was. Mazaa hi aa gaya, flooded with memories, etched in history, aisa moment jo zindagi bhar humaare saath rahega. So much so that it still feels that I can put my pads on anytime for the shortest format, (chuckles), nahi yaar chhodo bhai, I had my time, I enjoyed it, it's time to move on."

He continued, "Time aa gaya hai for us to get back on the field, ek naye daur ke saath, ek nayi shuruyaat, ek naye coach ke saath. A partnership that is going to hold Indian cricket as paramount. It's time to hit the reset button aur ab time aa gaya hai for us to get back on the field. Wahi energy, wahi jazbe ke saath, Team India utregi phir ek baar maidan par, kuch naye aur kuch jaane-pehchaane chehron ke saath. This is Team India and this is your captain Rohit Sharma speaking. Let's go!"

Rohit's Impressive World Cup Performance

In the T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma played a pivotal role, finishing with a career-best performance. He scored 257 runs in eight games at an average of 36.71 and a strike rate of over 156, including three half-centuries. His best score was 92, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament.

Looking Ahead

As Team India gears up for the ODI series, the focus is on building momentum and continuing their success from the T20 World Cup.

 (With ANI inputs)