Rohit Sharma with Rahul Dravid© BCCI
Crew India is all set to face the defending champions England within the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday in Guyana. Rohit Sharma and co had a superb run within the group stage and the Tremendous 8s, the place they remained unbeaten. India will now goal to avenge their 2022 semi-final defeat towards England and enter the ultimate of the event. Clinching this World Cup title might be particular second for India as they won’t solely finish their 11-year ICC trophy drought but additionally give a particular parting present to their head coach Rahul Dravid.
Dravid is all set to finish his teaching duties after the conclusion of the continuing World Cup. Popularly often called “The Wall” throughout his enjoying days, Dravid immensely contributed to Crew India’s success. Nevertheless, the one factor which remained elusive from his tally is an ICC title.
Lately, former India batter Virender Sehwag acknowledged that Rohit and co ought to win the continuing World Cup for his or her coach, identical to the staff did in 2011 for the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
“We performed the 2011 World Cup for Sachin Tendulkar. So, this T20 World Cup might be for Rahul Dravid. A minimum of as a coach he will get to win the World Cup and get the badge of being a World Cup winner, which he did not get as a participant,” Sehwag advised Cricbuzz.
Crew India’s final Tremendous 8 match was towards Australia, the place they brutally thrashed Mitchell Marsh and co to seal the semi-final spot. The match fully belonged to skipper Rohit Sharma, who performed a superb knock of 92 off 41 balls and bagged the Participant of the Match award.
“I’ve by no means seen higher leisure than this on this World Cup. I used to be anticipating that he could be on the crease for simply the primary six overs. However he batted even after the powerplay, and look what he did. He made our hearts pleased, what extra would you like?” stated Sehwag.
Aside from India and England, South Africa and Afghanistan have additionally certified for the semis. Their semi-final can even be performed on Thursday (IST) in Trinidad.
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