India will aim to secure back-to-back ICC titles as they face off against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday.
India broke a 13-year global title drought last year when they won the Twenty20 World Cup under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. This victory ended a barren period that included a loss in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final on home soil. Winning that ICC title has helped the team play major matches without feeling overwhelmed,‟ quote from Gill.
Why worry when you have won the title already. It does not mean that odds of winning will be less, instead, it reduces your hunger. Desperation should not kick in. That is what made the difference when we played big matches. Big teams that can play away from the pressure have a better chance of winning. India’s batting line-up, featuring the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, is currently considered one of the best, which grants the top-order batsmen freedom.
India has already defeated New Zealand in Dubai in the group stage. The team has been bolstered by Virat Kohli’s return to form. The speculation that this could be the final tournament for both Sharma and Kohli has unsettled many, but it hasn’t affected their performance. Their prime focus remains securing the title for the second time in a row.
