Rohit Sharma explains why India can overcome England challenge in semifinals

The Indian team is all set to take on England in the semi-finals of the 20-20 World Cup 2022. So far, the Men in Blue have performed admirably in the tournament, topping Group 2 in the Super 12 stages. The two titans will square off at the Adelaide Oval on November 10th.

During a press conference in Adelaide on Wednesday, Indian captain Rohit Sharma stated that the team is confident after defeating England at home and exuded confidence ahead of the semi-final clash.

“We know the nature of T20 cricket but beating England in England is a challenge and we overcame that and that is going to give us confidence,” stated Rohit Sharma on the English challenge that
lies ahead of the team in the semi-final clash of the T20 World Cup.

The captain encouraged the team to stick to the processes that have yielded results in this tournament, saying that the semi-final match is an opportunity for them to do what they came here for. “Absolutely it’s an opportunity for us to do what we wanted. We have done well in this tournament we need to stick to what we are doing. Trust what we are doing so far. It is a contest between bat and ball,” added Rohit.

It is essential to do well in the knockout game: Rohit Sharma

The Indian captain emphasised the significance of performing well in the knockout games. He advised the players to play with pride and to remember that a bad game does not define a player or a team.

“Knockout games are important. It is essential to do well in the knockout game, but it doesn’t define you in one particular game. It is crucial to realize this. As players it is important to play and take pride in ourselves, and where we have come from. Tomorrow (on Thursday, Nov 10) we will have to play well to get the result. If you do well in knockout games, then it gives you confidence (but) one bad game in knockout can’t truly define you,” said the opening batter.