India suffered a 209-run loss to Australia on Sunday within the WTC Ultimate at The Oval, extending their unsuccessful streak in ICC occasions since 2013.
In 2021, Virat Kohli-led India ended runners-up as New Zealand claimed the inaugural WTC title.
Then head coach Ravi Shastri and Kohli had additionally highlighted the necessity for a best-of-three finals following the sport in opposition to New Zealand at Southampton.
A best-of-three format would wish no less than a one month window, which is extraordinarily powerful to slot in a calendar busier than ever with the appearance of T20 leagues around the globe.
“I might love that. However is there a time? That is the large query. However truthfully, in an enormous occasion like this, it’s essential to have truthful alternatives to each the groups. You understand, a three-match collection could be good, but it surely’s about discovering that window the place it may be slot in,” Rohit mentioned within the put up match presser.
“However I might like to have – in an occasion like this, you’re employed arduous for 2 years after which you may have just one shot at it. So, it is probably not – you can not get into that momentum that you just want in Check cricket, you recognize.
“Check cricket is all about discovering that rhythm, discovering that momentum as properly. So, I believe, yeah if within the subsequent cycle, whether it is attainable, three match collection could be ultimate,” mentioned the skipper.
Nonetheless, his reverse quantity Pat Cummins politely disagreed after taking his crew to a maiden WTC title.
“I believe it is effective. No qualms. I believe ideally you’d have 50 match collection however Olympics have come down to at least one race to win a gold medal. AFL, NRL seasons have finals. That is sport,” mentioned Cummins in his temporary response.
Want no less than 20-25 days of preparation
Since a lot of the squad members have been busy with the IPL, they may solely get every week to coach collectively for the ultimate in opposition to Australia.
Going ahead, Rohit would really like for much longer preparation interval and he would additionally need to see the ultimate being performed at a distinct time and in a distinct location.
“Ideally, sure, occasion like this, closing like this, you want quite a lot of time to arrange your self and that’s what we did within the final time after we have been right here in England. We had good 25-30 days to arrange ourselves. And also you noticed the consequence. We have been 2-1 up till that sport received referred to as off.
“We might need to have good time in hand to arrange, give sufficient relaxation to the bowlers.
“After which Check cricket clearly requires quite a lot of self-discipline, hitting that space constantly and difficult the batsmen – however once more you recognize Shami, Siraj, Umesh all of them are skilled. However in an excellent situation, sure, I would like if we have now 20, 25 days to arrange for a sport like this,” mentioned Rohit.
The ICC has already said that the subsequent WTC closing will probably be performed on the Lord’s however Rohit mentioned the sport will be performed anyplace.
“I imply, June just isn’t the one month we should always play the finals. It may be performed any time of the 12 months. And anyplace on the planet, not simply in England. It may be performed anyplace on the planet,” he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
