“Winning Test series in South Africa will not ease pain of losing World Cup final”: Rohit Sharma opens up first time after 19 November.

After clinching ten consecutive victories, India entered the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad as the favorites. Despite their stellar performance leading up to the final, the Men in Blue faced a setback with a lackluster batting display, ultimately succumbing to a six-wicket defeat at the hands of the Pat Cummins-led Australian side. This defeat marked Australia’s sixth world title in history.

In the aftermath of the final, notable figures such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah opted for a hiatus from international cricket. However, they are now gearing up for their comeback in the forthcoming two-match series against South Africa.

Addressing the media for the first time since the November 19 loss, Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged the difficulty in moving on from the defeat. He emphasized the need to shift focus to the future, expressing gratitude for the fans’ unwavering support.

Rohit Sharma said “The way we played in the World Cup, you expect to go all the way. We worked hard for the cup. There are certain things we didn’t do well in the final. It is hard after a loss like that. But you got to find a way to move on and look forward. We got a lot of encouragement from the outside world. That motivated me personally. As a batter, I am batting as well I could. Whatever is in front of me, I’ll look forward to it.”