‘We’re Very Clear About the Guys Who’ll Do the Job for Us’: Rohit Opens Up on India’s Final World Cup Squad

Team India suffered a 66-run defeat at the hands of Australia in the third ODI in Rajkot on Wednesday.

The men in blue went off to a blistering start in the stiff chase of 353 with captain Rohit Sharma and ace batter Virat Kohli notching up fifty-plus scores but the failure of the middle-order let Australia register a consolation win. However, the hosts pocketed the series 2-1 and lifted the trophy.

READ: IND vs AUS 3rd ODI: Australia Avoid Whitewash with a 66-run Consolation Win, India Pocket Series 2-1

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Rohit said he was extremely satisfied with his team’s World Cup preparation and wouldn’t like to read too much into the 66-run defeat in the third ODI on Wednesday.

Rohit said he and the team management are extremely clear about the squad of 15 that will be on World Cup duty.

“The last 7-8 ODIs we’ve played really well in different conditions. We were challenged at different times and we took that challenge really well. Unfortunately, not the result we wanted today but I’m not going to look too much into this game. We’ve been playing really well,” the skipper said at the post-match presentation.

Rohit has scored a number of half-centuries in recent games and he looked in fluent touch during his 81 on the day.

“I’m pretty happy (with my own form). Of course, I’d like to go all the way but as long as I’m hitting like that I’m happy,” he said.

While Axar Patel’s quadriceps tear keeps the team worried, Rohit was clear as to which players will be doing the job for India in the upcoming World Cup. The final squad is expected to be announced on Thursday.

“When we talk about the 15-man squad we are very clear on what we want and the guys who will do the job for us. We’re not confused. We know exactly where we are heading,” he said.

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