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Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma, leading India to T20 World Cup 2024  success in the Caribbean. After India’s comprehensive win against Australia, Shoaib Akhtar reiterated his belief that this is Rohit’s World Cup to Win. Shoaib Akhtar backs the captain to lift T20 World Cup trophy.

Rohit Sharma’s Record-Breaking Innings

Opening the innings, he scored 92 off 41 balls, and Rohit Sharma brought his best to play the innings. He was the star of the day with his captaincy and batting after India sealed its place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. He then plundered eight sixes, eclipsing Yuvraj Singh’s sixes, for India’s record for the most in a single T20 World Cup innings.

It was also the second-highest run scored by an Indian in T20 World Cup history, underscoring Rohit’s status as a world-stage performer. Shoaib Akhtar supporting India to lift the t20 World Cup trophy. He is in favor of the Indian team. With legends of cricket like Shoaib Akhtar supporting Rohit Sharma and his team, India is all set to win another world title. Shoaib Akhtar expressed his view that India was a worthy winner of the T20 World Cup in a video on his YouTube channel.

Take a bow, India…it is your World Cup now. You should win this and the World Cup should remain in the subcontinent,” Akhtar added.

He stressed that Rohit Sharma’s obvious intentions and leadership quality make him a valid captain who can get the trophy hoisted. As India qualifies for the semi-final of the T20 World Cup, the India team will now focus on its performance and also on Rohit Sharma as a leader. The semi-final is played between India and England on Thursday. Shoaib Akhtar has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma, leading India to T20 World Cup 2024  success in the Caribbean.

Shoaib Akhtar Backs Rohit Sharma to Lift T20 World Cup Trophy

Shoaib Akhtar was speaking from the point of view that when India lost the 2023 World Cup final, their journey began. Akhtar observed, “They had been in a depression after losing a World Cup that was theirs to have.” He says this disappointment became a motivating obsession for the team, providing them with added incentive.

The world No. 1 player would no doubt be focused on what comes next, a semi-final against England on Thursday. With legends of cricket like Shoaib Akhtar supporting Rohit Sharma and his team, India is all set to win another world title. This could be the men in blue’s first ICC cup since lifting the Champions Trophy back in 2013.

This is a huge vote of confidence for Rohit Sharma and team India from Shoaib Akhtar. As India braces for the T20 World Cup, the focus will be on the side’s performance and Rohit as a leader. Cricket lovers all over the world are waiting for these matches desperately, as they want to see India keep their hands on a valuable trophy that is being held in the Caribbean.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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