NEW DELHI: 10-wicket mayhem at the hands of England in 2022 T20 World Cup the semi-finals were a “wake-up call” and since then Team India has become a completely different team, feels cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar.
England stunned the men in blue in Adelaide and won their first title at the last T20 World Cup.
In this game, the Indian star strikes Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli They did not yield the expected results and were the main reasons for India’s unexpected exit.
While Rohit scored a 28-ball 27, Kohli hit a 40-ball 50 as India made a par of 168 for 6, a target England overhauled in 16 overs.
Manjrekar said that Rohit and Kohli, including the team, never admitted that the defeat was a wake-up call for them, but that match turned out to be the turning point for the T20I team.
“India have completely changed as a T20 team. This (T20 WC 2022 semi-final defeat) was a wake-up call for India. They may not admit it. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli never admitted that they helped India lose the semi-finals, but this new India is a completely different India,” Manjrekar told ESPNCricinfo.
“What’s also good for India is that England looks a bit weaker than they did a few years ago. So that only helps India’s cause,” Manjrekar added.
In the ongoing edition of the cricket extravaganza, Kohli has had a torrid run, scoring – 1, 4, 0, 24, 37 and 0 in six matches.
Manjrekar sees Kohli’s form as a worry ahead of the semi-final clash against defending champions England, but the former cricketer expects him to shoulder the responsibility on the big stage.
“Virat Kohli is a bit worrying as he doesn’t have any runs, but he has stuck to this risk-taking approach and is not worried about getting run out. He’s going to continue to do that in the semi-finals, because he’s a guy who has taken responsibility on the big stage, he feels like he’s the guy who has to do it. Plus, he doesn’t have many points. What to watch out for is if he hits a four or a six and if he goes for a single, then you know he hits a little bit differently,” Manjrekar said.
The Indian team is looking to win its first major title in over a decade and dispel all doubts about its backbone in the round of 16.
Rohit’s side head into Thursday’s semi-finals in Guyana with a six-match unbeaten streak in the tournament and are determined to emulate the title won by the 2007 team in the inaugural edition.
England stunned the men in blue in Adelaide and won their first title at the last T20 World Cup.
In this game, the Indian star strikes Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli They did not yield the expected results and were the main reasons for India’s unexpected exit.
While Rohit scored a 28-ball 27, Kohli hit a 40-ball 50 as India made a par of 168 for 6, a target England overhauled in 16 overs.
Manjrekar said that Rohit and Kohli, including the team, never admitted that the defeat was a wake-up call for them, but that match turned out to be the turning point for the T20I team.
“India have completely changed as a T20 team. This (T20 WC 2022 semi-final defeat) was a wake-up call for India. They may not admit it. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli never admitted that they helped India lose the semi-finals, but this new India is a completely different India,” Manjrekar told ESPNCricinfo.
“What’s also good for India is that England looks a bit weaker than they did a few years ago. So that only helps India’s cause,” Manjrekar added.
In the ongoing edition of the cricket extravaganza, Kohli has had a torrid run, scoring – 1, 4, 0, 24, 37 and 0 in six matches.
Manjrekar sees Kohli’s form as a worry ahead of the semi-final clash against defending champions England, but the former cricketer expects him to shoulder the responsibility on the big stage.
“Virat Kohli is a bit worrying as he doesn’t have any runs, but he has stuck to this risk-taking approach and is not worried about getting run out. He’s going to continue to do that in the semi-finals, because he’s a guy who has taken responsibility on the big stage, he feels like he’s the guy who has to do it. Plus, he doesn’t have many points. What to watch out for is if he hits a four or a six and if he goes for a single, then you know he hits a little bit differently,” Manjrekar said.
The Indian team is looking to win its first major title in over a decade and dispel all doubts about its backbone in the round of 16.
Rohit’s side head into Thursday’s semi-finals in Guyana with a six-match unbeaten streak in the tournament and are determined to emulate the title won by the 2007 team in the inaugural edition.