In a video posted on his ‘X’ deal with, Akhtar highlighted the transformation in India’s mindset from disappointment to dedication after their defeat towards Australia within the ODI World Cup closing final yr.
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“The despair that India had after shedding the final World Cup closing, the one they deserved to win…that despair has now changed into obsession that we’ve to beat Australia right here. Then Rohit Sharma did what he ought to have achieved, performed with such intent. Rohit ne kya fainti lagayi hai Mitchell Starc ki (Rohit fully annihilated Starc). My coronary heart wished Rohit Sharma to attain 150 right now,” Akhtar passionately stated within the video.
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India’s 24-run victory was anchored by Rohit’s sensible knock, scoring 92 runs off simply 41 balls. His aggressive strategy set the tone for India’s innings, permitting them to submit a formidable complete of 205 for 5s.
Regardless of early setbacks, together with the fast dismissals of Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, Sharma’s keep on the crease ensured India remained on the right track for a giant complete.
Batting second, Australia struggled to maintain up with the required run charge, managing 181 for 7. Travis Head’s valiant effort with the bat, scoring 76 runs, wasn’t sufficient to beat India’s disciplined bowling assault led by Jasprit Bumrah.
The Rohit Sharma-led aspect will tackle England within the second semi-final in Guyana on Thursday.
