Rohit Sharma names his most memorable T20 World Cup game against Pakistan ahead of semi-final showdown

Rohit Sharma reveals his favourite T20 World Cup match versus Pakistan, reflecting on a classic encounter that defined his World Cup memories.

Rohit Sharma (Image | BCCI on X)

India's former captain, Rohit Sharma, revealed his favorite T20 World Cup match ahead of the team's semi-final game on March 1 against England in Mumbai. Rohit was asked about his favorite match in a video by ICC where he mentioned that it was the final that India played against Pakistan in 2007. In the inaugural season of the tournament, India defeated Pakistan in the finals to lift the trophy.

The star player was a part of the team that won the tournament that year. Since then, Rohit has played in every T20 World Cup edition for India. He is the only player to have played in all the seasons before retiring in 2024 after lifting the World Cup one last time.

"My favourite T20 World Cup match against Pakistan was definitely the final we played, nothing can beat that. We went on to win the World Cup," said Rohit as per the ICC website.

"In that same year (2007), we also played a league game against Pakistan, which was the only match in the tournament decided by a bowl-out, and we came out on top there as well. So in 2007, both World Cup games were special," he added.

I was in the dressing room: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma also mentioned about the iconic match in the T20 World Cup 2022 that happened in Melbourne. It was the match where Virat Kohli played one of the best knocks of his life and helped India win the match against their arch-rivals.

"Yeah, I was in the dressing room. Then I came out, but I got nervous and went back inside. When games are this tight, especially when you're off the field and know you can't do anything, it just takes that sense of control away from you, and I felt helpless. You actually do feel helpless watching the game unfold when you can't do anything about it," said Rohit.

"Kohli played a blinder there. That was again very, very special to watch because we were in no position to win that game, especially after how we started," he added.

Where to watch India vs England match?

Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs England match on March 5 online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.

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