Captain Rohit Sharma said on Saturday that his players are well aware of the tensions that come with being an Indian cricketer and are "like a cucumber" ahead of the final World Cup match against five-time champions Australia. He assured that he was keeping a calm demeanor.
The hosts, unbeaten in 10 games, will look to win the most memorable global award in a decade on Sunday at Ahmedabad's Goliath Cricket Arena, which usually draws 130,000 fans.
"We're paving the way for each match, but we're very well formed and we know what to do because we know how things happen outside of our climate. He is very quiet about what he believes,'' Rohit told the columnist . "Being an Indian cricketer, you have to deal with pressure. That's guaranteed. It's bound to happen."
Reflecting on the deep meaning of this occasion, Mr. Rohit emphasized on focusing on the collective effort of the group rather than succumbing to the magnitude of the event. India last won the World Cup in 2011, at home under coach MS Dhoni.
Rohit conveyed his desire to bring back the championship to his coach Rahul Dravid and highlighted Dravid's huge contribution in forming the group.
He recognized the difference between Dravid's style of play and his own and highlighted the help of his mentor who gave the players a chance to clarify their thoughts on the field.
"His work was really big," Rohit said. "His contribution to Indian cricket is huge. Moreover, he feels he needs to be integral to this big event. Moreover, it is our job to do it for him. is."
With India playing Australia in their eighth World Cup last time out, Rohit took stock of the Resistance's incredible outing, which saw them win eight straight after two false starts.
Recognizing this challenge, Rohit focused on India's course of action and ultimately stressed the importance of remaining consistent with group objectives. The much-awaited battle promises to be a tough and important battle between his two powers in cricket that cannot be ignored.