Rohit Sharma Talks About India’s 2023 ODI WC Final Loss
India’s recent success in ICC tournaments has been nothing short of remarkable. The Men in Blue remained unbeaten throughout the T20 World Cup 2024 and the 2025 Champions Trophy, while losing only one game in the 2023 ODI World Cup, which was the final against Australia. In a recent interview, India skipper Rohit Sharma reflected on the same, saying, “Imagine if we had won the 2023 ODI World Cup final. To go undefeated in three ICC tournaments is crazy.”
It’s indeed hard to imagine a more dominant run by any team in recent memory. India’s success in the T20 World Cup 2024 was built on the back of their strong batting lineup, which saw the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Suryakumar Yadav score heavily throughout the tournament. The team’s bowling attack, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah, was equally impressive, picking up wickets at crucial junctures.
The 2025 Champions Trophy was even more convincing, with India winning all five of their matches without losing a single game. The team’s batting and bowling units gelled together seamlessly, with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant contributing with the bat, and Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja leading the bowling attack.
However, it was the 2023 ODI World Cup that had a different script. India’s campaign started off on a high note, with the team winning four of their five group stage matches. However, they were upset by England in the semifinals, only to bounce back and beat New Zealand in the third-place playoff.
The final against Australia was a closely contested affair, with both teams giving it their all. However, in the end, it was the Aussies who emerged victorious, winning the game by 27 runs. Rohit Sharma, who was India’s captain in the tournament, spoke about the game, saying, “We were close, but we couldn’t quite get over the line. It’s always tough to lose a final, but we can take heart from the fact that we played some good cricket throughout the tournament.”
Despite the loss, Rohit Sharma was proud of his team’s performance, saying, “I think we played some outstanding cricket throughout the tournament. We were unbeaten until the final, and that’s a great achievement. It’s just that we couldn’t quite get over the line in the final.”
Looking back at the tournament, Rohit Sharma felt that his team’s batting and bowling units were well-balanced. “Our batting was strong, with guys like Virat, KL, and Surya scoring heavily. Our bowling was also good, with Bhuvneshwar and Jasprit picking up wickets at crucial junctures. We just needed a little bit of luck to go our way in the final.”
India’s recent success in ICC tournaments has put the team in a strong position heading into the future. The team’s young players have gained valuable experience, and the team’s senior players have continued to perform at a high level. As Rohit Sharma said, “We’ve got a good mix of experience and youth in the team, and I think that’s what’s going to take us forward in the future.”
In conclusion, India’s 2023 ODI World Cup final loss to Australia was a tough pill to swallow. However, the team’s captain, Rohit Sharma, was proud of their performance throughout the tournament, saying, “Imagine if we had won the 2023 ODI World Cup final. To go undefeated in three ICC tournaments is crazy.” India’s recent success in ICC tournaments is a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, and they will be looking to continue their winning run in the future.
