WTC Final | Twitter bashes Rohit Sharma for giving unsolicited excuses after India’s WTC failure
Rohit Sharma is one of the very few players who delivers straight-to-the-point statements at press conferences. However, the reasons that he gave after India’s thrashing 209-run defeat against Australia in the WTC final did not impress fans and hence, his comments immediately drew criticism.
On Day 5 of the WTC final against Australia, India could only add 70 runs to their overnight score of 164/3 to be bowled for 234 at The Oval. The Men in Blue had to chase a record target of 444 against a potent bowling force consisting of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and Nathan Lyon, and they were ruthlessly dismantled to suffer a humiliating defeat. Following that, many were waiting for what Rohit Sharma wanted to say about the result.
However, Rohit’s comments at the press conference did not seem logical to the Twitterati. Firstly, he blamed ICC’s schedule and the venue for the final, saying “June isn't the only month we should play the WTC Final. It can be played anywhere in the world and not just in England. In an ideal scenario, I would've liked to have 20-25 days of preparation.” Then he claimed that a one-off final for a two-year competition is not fair, and the ICC should reconsider making it a three-match series for the winners. “A 3-match series for the WTC Final will be ideal in the next cycle,” he remarked.
Not only that, Rohit also spoke about the less number of cameras available for the WTC final, which, he believed, played a crucial role in Shubman Gill’s wicket in the second innings. “We've 10 different angles in the IPL, I don't know why there wasn't any ultra motion or zoom-in angle shown during Shubman Gill's dismissal,” he added. The netizens did not hold back after listening to Rohit’s comments after the final, and criticized him from left, right, and centre.
That's good that he accepted!
Rohit Sharma said - "Give Credit to Australian batters especially Travis Head and Steve Smith. Congratulations to Australia". pic.twitter.com/C99bl52tE4
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) June 11, 2023
What? When?
Rohit Sharma has Announced his retirement from Test and t20i, Thank you Captain Ro.💔 pic.twitter.com/deFO5lhMhR
— Dennis🕸 (@DenissForReal) June 11, 2023
Damn it!
Can't handle Captaincy
— Keyur Chaudhari (@keyur_15) June 11, 2023
Can't Bat
Can't field
Can't stay fit
Use less player
Rohit Sharma The biggest Choker of cricket.
Sack Rohit From captaincy if you want to win 2023 ODI WC.
RETIRE VADAPAV
SACK ROHIT#SackRohit #SackCaptaincy #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/tJvFzzVlPN
Shot!
Rohit Sharma - 3 match series for the WTC Final will be ideal in the next cycle.
— SPORTSBUZZINFO (@Sportsbuzinfo) June 11, 2023
Pat Cummins - Players win medals in Olympics with just one final.
Ohhh!
Time to move on from Rohit Sharma. Quick to jump on the coach. Sharma Ji’s stay is long overdue..
— Ankit Kakkar (@contactkakkar) June 11, 2023
Loosing it all?
Rohit Sharma is just embarassing India in this press conference
— Real Madrid Fanatic (@RootRealMadrid) June 11, 2023
Nothing looks close to us!
What happened to Kohli Man Aggression Kidhar Gya Benchod🙌
— abraham7 (@AanusharmaAanu1) June 11, 2023
He Isn't The Same Virat We used to see in 2018_20 ..
Rohit Sharma Ki Maa Ki Chu❣️🙏 chutiya Saaala
What is happening?
rohit sharma losing it all in the pc😹
— h (@idkhymns) June 11, 2023
Pat Cummins
Rohit Sharma - 3 match series for the WTC Final will be ideal in the next cycle.
— MahᎥzhan (@_Mahizhan) June 11, 2023
Pat Cummins - Players win medals in Olympics with just one final.
Match la tha da adi vaggunigga...
Speech la yum ah da🥱🥱🤐🫡🤦🤦 pic.twitter.com/3kM3W5FX3O
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Rohit sharma shouldn't play in the world cup otherwise we will lose that too.
— Vikash Prajapat (@vikaszzzzzzzz) June 11, 2023