Mumbai: Star batsman Rohit Sharma said Monday that playing as a cohesive unit has been the primary reason for the Indian cricket team’s stupendous success across formats in recent times.
“The way we are playing, credit goes to everyone. Because irrespective of whether you play for a city or country, you have to win a match and it is not an easy task. We have won six back-to-back series because we have played together as a unit,” Rohit said during a promotional event.
In the limited overs format, India defeated West Indies 3-1 in their backyard, they whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0 in the island nation and decimated Australia 4-1.
“If you (the team) want to win a tournament, it not that one or two players will perform and you will win. It is essential that everybody contributes as cricket is a team sport. We are going towards a goal and that I think is good for team. In our team everyone is contributing, not individuals,” Rohit added.
Asked whether the goal was 2019 World Cup, Rohit said, “See, there is one-and-half-year for the World Cup. Now, it will be too early for me to comment on it. Yes, our aim is the 2019 World Cup and the preparations are on,” the batsman pointed out.
“Like our selectors, coach and captain have said the way our team are playing and the combination of the team have been made keeping the World Cup in mind. It is clear that what the team (management) wants from the players,” Rohit added.
Talking about the upcoming New Zealand series, Rohit said that preparations will start once all the players assemble at the hotel. “But we would like to continue our winning momentum,” Rohit asserted.
Press Trust of India