Rohit Sharma issues stern warning after T20 World Cup triumph, credits 'three pillars' for success
Mumbai: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, fresh off leading the team to victory in the T20 World Cup in June, has sent a strong message to the cricketing world, asserting his unyielding determination to secure more titles. Speaking at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards in Mumbai on Wednesday, where he was named the Men’s International Cricketer of the Year, Rohit credited three key figures—former head coach Rahul Dravid, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, and Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar—for India’s recent triumph.
Rohit, who became the first Indian captain since MS Dhoni to win a T20 World Cup, emphasised the importance of these "three pillars" in the team's successful comeback after a disappointing loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. "It was my dream to transform this team and not worry too much about the stats or the results, but to create an environment where players could perform freely," Rohit said. He highlighted the crucial support he received from Dravid, Shah, and Agarkar in achieving this vision.
As India shifts focus to the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2025, Rohit expressed his relentless drive to add more trophies to his collection. "There is a reason I won five IPL trophies. I'm not going to stop because once you get the taste of winning, you don't want to stop," Rohit stated, highlighting his commitment to continuing India's winning streak.
India’s preparation for the Champions Trophy hit a rough patch with a 0-2 series loss to Sri Lanka earlier this year, marking Gautam Gambhir’s first assignment as the new head coach. The team will have one final ODI series against England in February 2025 before the ICC tournament.
In Tests, India faces a packed schedule, starting with five matches at home against Bangladesh and New Zealand, followed by the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia. If India maintains their dominance, particularly at home, they are likely to secure a spot in the WTC final, regardless of their performance in Australia.
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Unattended bag at RG Kar hospital triggers panic
Kolkata, Sep 12: An unattended bag at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital here triggered panic on Thursday, following which a bomb disposal squad rushed to the spot.
According to TV visuals, the bomb disposal squad along with sniffer dogs were investigating the site, the place where the junior doctors have been protesting since August 9. Presently, the spot is vacant as the medics are protesting outside Swasthya Bhavan in Salt Lake.
According to police sources, no evidence of any harmful objects has been recovered yet.
"The bomb disposal squad is inspecting the bag," a police official said.
