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Though one gets the lingering feeling that he had not always been destiny’s favourite child on the cricket field, it is certain that Dravid, the person, has carved out a niche for himself in the hearts of Indian public by his dignified conduct.
Rohit hasn't played a single game in the shortest format since India's T20 World Cup semifinal exit last November.
Rohit Sharma has been named captain of the ICC Team of the Tournament.
The real challenge for India was always going to be how they fared in the knockouts. They cleared the semifinal hurdle unlike in 2015 and 2019. But on the big day, Australia were right on the money while the Indians had a game to forget.
The Indian skipper said the surface got better to bat under lights without using it as an excuse for their poor show in the final.
'We understand the importance of what Australia can do. They are a very complete side,' said the Indian captain on the eve of the World Cup final.
There is absolutely nothing to choose between the two teams ahead of the final. It will all come down to who plays better on the big day.
Rohit's dominating batting against New Zealand in the first semifinal set the tone for the Indian batting as the hosts posted a mammoth total of 397/4.
New Zealand, who beat India at the same stage in the 2019 tournament, were bundled out for 327 in the 49th over with Daryl Mitchell's 134 proving to be in vain.
Rohit has respect for New Zealand whom he described as probably the 'most disciplined' side in the competition.