It is important to stay balanced – Rohit Sharma

India clinched their fifth consecutive victory in the ongoing World Cup and this time at the premium expense of the table-toppers New Zealand with a scintillating six-wicket victory. Mohammed Shami led the charge for India with the ball, clinching a crucial fifer while it was Virat Kohli’s undaunting 95 that ushered India to the finish line.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma got off to another sizzling start and did the majority of the talking up front with four boundaries and four over-boundaries as he smashed 46 from just 40 balls to help India set up a crucial platform. He was elated at the post-match presentation and talked at length about the entire campaign so far.

Rohit said, “Good start to the tournament. Job is half done. Important to stay balanced. Not to think too far ahead. Important to stay in the present. Shami took the opportunity with both hands. He has the experience in these conditions and is a class bowler. At one stage, we were looking at 300 plus. Credit to our bowlers at the back end. I am enjoying my batting. Both are different.”

Decoding the opening pair between him and Gill that has been a major talking point for the Men in Blue in the World Cup, Rohit said, “Both are different personalities but we (Him and Gill) compliment each other. Happy that we won. Nothing much to say. He (Kohli) has done this for us for so many years. He backed himself to do the job.”

He concluded by talking about India’s fielding and Jadeja’s overall display, stating, “Kohli and Jadeja pulled us back when we lost a few wickets in the middle. The fielding is something we pride ourselves on. Today the fielding wasn't clinical. Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best fielders in the world. These things happen. We know that fielding is something that will decide a lot of things going forward. We love travelling and playing in different parts of the game.”