Fortune favours the brave, says Rohit ahead of India vs New Zealand semifinal
The Hindu
Rohit Sharma wants "luck to favour" India in their World Cup semifinal against New Zealand. He believes the team doesn't need to change their mindset or approach. India have been dominant in the tournament, and Rohit has respect for New Zealand's disciplined approach. He acknowledges the pressure to emulate past successes, but the focus is on self-improvement.
Over the past few weeks, his team has transformed into an unstoppable force vanquishing everyone on its path to glory. But, in November 15's World Cup semifinal against New Zealand, India skipper Rohit Sharma also wants "luck to favour" his squad.
"Time has come for luck to favour you and fortune favours the brave," Rohit said on the eve of the big-ticket game.
Rohit said the hosts will not be required to make big changes in regards to their mindset and approach just because they are headed into the semifinal clash.
India have been the most dominant team in this World Cup having won all their nine league matches to finish at the top of the points table and will face the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in the first semifinal.
"I don't think we need to do anything different than what we have been doing," Rohit told the media here before India's only training session ahead of the semifinal game.
The captain said pressure has always been a part of the journey for them as Indian cricketers and it will be no different when they will take the field for the semifinal.
"Be it a league match or semifinal, the pressure is always there in a World Cup match. We have handled it well from the first game to the last. The team has responded well," Rohit said.
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