T20 World Cup Final IND vs SA, Jasprit Bumrah Highlights Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy in Previous World Cups

India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah praised captain Rohit Sharma, highlighting his phenomenal performance. In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Sharma has emerged as the third-highest run-scorer with 248 runs at a strike rate of 155.97 over seven matches. In a video shared on the ICC’s official Instagram account, Bumrah mentioned that during the previous ODI World Cup 2023, Rohit was very proactive and provided his players with a lot of freedom.

“Rohit Sharma has been truly outstanding. Even in the last World Cup, he was proactive, giving players plenty of freedom to express themselves. He shares his experience at the right moments during matches. It feels great to play under him, and the team’s confidence is very high,” Bumrah said.

Earlier, former England captain Nasser Hussain expressed his admiration for India skipper Rohit Sharma, praising his batting and leadership skills. Hussain described Rohit as an iron fist in a velvet glove.

“I’ve admired Rohit for a long time, both as a batter and a captain, as well as a person. He has a calming influence. Unlike other captains like Virat, who are very passionate and wear their hearts on their sleeves, Rohit is more like an iron fist in a velvet glove. You don’t mess with Rohit, but he also acts like a big brother, offering support and care,” said Nasser Hussain.

Throughout the tournament, India, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, has displayed consistent dominance against their opponents. They have convincingly defeated strong teams like Australia, Pakistan, and England, showcasing their prowess in both batting and bowling departments.

In contrast, South Africa’s path to the final has been fraught with challenges and narrow escapes. They faced significant challenges from teams like Bangladesh and Nepal during the group stage matches, where they had to fight hard for victories.

One of the most critical moments for South Africa came in their final Super 8 match against co-hosts West Indies. Here, they found themselves in a precarious position while chasing a revised target of 123 runs. The match was crucial as it almost led to their elimination from the tournament, underscoring their resilience and determination to progress.

Overall, while India has enjoyed a smooth and commanding journey under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, South Africa’s path has been characterized by tough battles and close encounters, making their journey to the final all the more hard-fought and significant.

India Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.