Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, is a true showman who never holds back when it comes to speaking what’s on his mind in front of the public or the media. Rohit’s news conference response following India’s victory in the 2023 Asia Cup was priceless as fireworks were being let off by supporters.
After India won a record-extending seventh Asia Cup title, Rohit’s post-game news conference was cut short as adjacent spectators began setting off fireworks. When Rohit heard the sound of the fireworks, he took a few minute to think before giving the crowd’s favorite response.
The whole media contingent in the room broke out in laughter as soon as the Indian skipper added, “Those bursting crackers should wait for India to win the ODI World Cup 2023.”
Rohit was reminiscing about the trip at the time of the incident while discussing India’s victory in the Asia Cup.
Rohit said, “It gives us a lot of confidence to come here and win a tournament like this, through the tournament we saw a lot of..” after being stopped by the sound of exploding fireworks.
The Asia Cup 2018 victory under Rohit’s leadership was the last major championship the Indian team had won. “Arey World Cup jeetne ke baad photo ye sab..(burst crackers after we win the world cup)”, remarked Rohit with a bright grin on his face as India won their first major trophy in five years.
In the championship match in Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, India outperformed Sri Lanka because Mohammed Siraj’s ferocious 6-for-21 performance held the co-hosts to a disappointing score of 50 runs.
India’s lowest successful chase in ODI history and sixth overall in the fifty over format was achieved by the pair of Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill as they easily reached the necessary score of 51 in just 6.1 overs as a reply.
After winning the Asia Cup, Rohit and company began making their last preparations for the ODI World Cup 2023, which they will begin on October 8 against Australia.
Prior to the World Cup, India will host a three-match ODI series against Australia beginning on September 22. For this series, the Indian squad will depart from Colombo and reunite in Mohali on September 20.
