T20 World Cup 2022: “Don't mind having one or two changes,” Rohit Sharma open to tweak playing XI in every game

India will begin their campaign against Pakistan at MCG on October 23.

Rohit Sharma with coach Rahul Dravid | GettyTeam India have experimented with many players since their shocking group-stage elimination from the T20 World Cup last year.

The Men in Blue now have a variety of options to choose from as they are about to begin their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at MCG on Sunday (October 23).

On the eve of the marquee game, India skipper Rohit Sharma said he is open to changing the playing XI in every game during the showpiece tournament.

Rohit made it clear that players could be inducted instinctively and also based on available data (match ups).

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"There are times like this time when we don't have much information about how teams have fared at this time of the year. At times, you depend on your instincts and choose the player on current form and how he is doing," Rohit said ahead of India’s highly-anticipated clash against Pakistan.

"But we also study a lot of data. I am open about my playing XI. I don't mind having one or two changes per game in the playing XI," he added.

Despite having some of the top cricketers in their ranks, Team India have failed to win an ICC tournament since 2013.

The Indian captain acknowledged that they have not done well in global events and also termed it as a challenge rather than pressure.

"Pressure is constant. I term it as a challenge to win against Pakistan. Also we haven't won an ICC event for nine years and with a team like this, it is disappointing," Rohit added.

(With PTI inputs)

 
 

By Salman Anjum - 22 Oct, 2022

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