India’s 2024 ICC T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma has shared his emotions about not being part of the next T20I World Cup in 2026, admitting that the experience will feel unfamiliar after years of continuous participation.
Talking on JioHotstar, Rohit said: “We were talking about this at home, that it will be strange watching it from home, especially the T20 World Cup. From the time it started until now, I have been part of every World Cup, so it will feel different. When you miss a World Cup, the reality really sinks in. That’s when you realise you’re not going to be part of it. However, I will be somewhere in the stadium. It won’t be the same, but it will be a different experience.”
After winning the prestigious trophy in the inaugural edition in 2007, India finally bagged their second T20 World Cup title in 2024 under Rohit’s leadership. Interestingly, in all nine editions of the tournament so far, Rohit featured, and for the first time, he will not be part of it after announcing his retirement from the format following the 2024 triumph. Rohit is the only Indian player to have two ICC T20 World Cup titles to his name.
Rohit also expressed hope about India’s chances in the upcoming mega tournament.
“About 80 to 90 per cent of the squad has remained the same since the last T20 World Cup. They have been playing together for almost two years now, which creates strong understanding. When you are heading into a World Cup, the only aim is to win it,” he added.
India will begin their campaign against the USA on February 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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