Aoba Tanaka 
India’s cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, revealed the emotional toll of losing the ODI World Cup final to Australia in a heartfelt Instagram video on Wednesday. The defeat, despite a stellar run in the tournament, left Rohit grappling with disappointment and frustration.
In the video, Rohit shared, “I had no idea how to come back from this. The first few days I didn’t know what to do. My family, my friends, kept me going, kept things pretty light around me, which was quite helpful.”
The loss was especially hard for Rohit, who grew up considering the 50-over World Cup the ultimate prize. Reflecting on the defeat, he said, “It was tough. It was not so easy to just move on. If you don’t get what you’ve been looking for all this while, what you were dreaming of, you get disappointed, and you get frustrated as well at times.”
Watch the full video on Instagram
Australia, with their ruthless game, overcame a shaky start in the tournament to become six-time ODI World Cup champions. In the final, they chased down India’s below-par score of 240, securing a six-wicket win with seven overs to spare.
Despite the loss, Rohit expressed pride in the team’s outstanding performance throughout the World Cup. He acknowledged the mistakes made but emphasized that perfection in cricket is elusive. “You cannot have a perfect game,” he said.
To cope with the aftermath of the final, Rohit decided to step away and clear his mind. Interactions with people during this time became crucial for his healing process. “People were coming up to me and appreciating everyone’s effort, how well we played. I feel for all of them. They were dreaming of lifting that World Cup, along with us,” Rohit shared.
The support and understanding from fans, both at the stadium and those watching from home played a significant role in helping Rohit heal. “It meant a lot because there was no anger, it was just pure love from people that I met, and it was wonderful to see that. So it gives you motivation to get back and start working again and look for another ultimate prize,” he concluded.
Rohit’s candid revelation offers a glimpse into the emotional journey of a captain dealing with the highs and lows of international cricket, emphasizing the role of fan support in the healing process.
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