The final of the T20 World Cup had kept the fans hooked to their TV screens until Rohit Sharma and his boys made one of the biggest turnarounds to emerge victorious. South Africa were in a comfortable spot chasing 177 at Barbados. But the pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya collectively pulled off a stunning bowling show to stun the Proteas. They lost 4 wickets in quick succession, letting India excel in the crunch situation. As a result, the men in blue pocketed the contest by 7 runs and became the world champions.
Months after the historic triumph, skipper Rohit Sharma revealed in a TV show that wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant pretended to be injured to break the momentum of the Proteas.
“Rishabh Pant’s strategic thinking during a crucial moment in a match may have played a key role in their victory. When the team needed 30 runs off 30 balls, a short break occurred. Pant cleverly used this time to disrupt the batsman’s rhythm by pretending to be injured, which slowed down the game. This tactical move could be considered a significant factor in the win,” Rohit revealed.
Recently, the wicketkeeper-batter himself admitted that with five overs remaining in the South African innings, he pretended to get hurt and even asked the physio to waste a little time.
Rishabh Pant On-field acting helped India win T20 World Cup 2024 reveals Rohit Sharma
