Indian cricket staff skipper Rohit Sharma got here up with an ideal reply when requested whether or not he will likely be enjoying for India within the T20 World Cup 2024. During the pre-match press convention forward of the primary Test between India and South Africa beginning December 26 in Centurion, Rohit stated that the Cricket World Cup 2023 heartbreak was robust for the aspect and all of the gamers will likely be ‘determined’ to win the elusive Test collection in South Africa. When a reporter requested him whether or not the desperation will likely be there in him as effectively for T20 World Cup 2024 as a result of heartbreak, Rohit stated that the principle intention for all of the gamers is that they’re ‘determined’ to play earlier than including that he understands what was being implied within the query.

“Desperation is there for everyone to play cricket. Everyone wants to play and everyone wants to do well. Wherever they get a chance, they will want to perform well. Mujhe pata hain aap kya bolne ki koshish kar rahe ho, milega aapko, jawab milega uska (I know what you are trying to ask here and you will get your answer,” Rohit responded leaving a number of the reporters in splits.

Rohit didn’t play within the white-ball collection towards South Africa and speculations have been rife concerning his potential participation within the T20 World Cup 2024.

During the press convention, Rohit additionally stated that as a pacesetter, he needs his staff to “achieve” what others Indian sides previously have didn’t do in South Africa.

Since their first Test collection in South Africa in 1992, India have by no means achieved success there.

India will play South Africa within the the primary of the 2 Tests beginning right here on Tuesday.

“Want to achieve what nobody has achieved in this part of the world,” Rohit stated throughout the pre-match press convention.

Rohit additionally didn’t need to discuss his cricketing future, simply saying that he needs to benefit from the recreation.

“I want to play whatever cricket is there in front of me,” he stated with out elaborating his plans.

(With PTI inputs)