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Brett Lee showered praise on Rohit Sharma’s captaincy during the T20 World Cup 2024, highlighting India’s flawless execution of cricketing strategies under his leadership. Lee emphasized the team’s seamless performance throughout the tournament, culminating in their well-deserved victory.
He particularly commended Rohit Sharma for steering India to their second T20 World Cup title, attributing the success to his astute leadership and strategic decisions on the field. Lee expressed his admiration for the collective effort of the Indian team, noting their consistent contributions which ultimately led to their triumph.
In an interview with the Times of India, Lee remarked on the impressive strength displayed by the Men in Blue from the outset, suggesting that the tournament marked a memorable chapter for veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
“Big, big congratulations to India. Firstly, it was really good to see them and the emotion on the faces of those cricketers. Virat and Rohit have moved on from the game. There were players from the Australian cricket team who also hung up their boots. So, it was a swan song for a number of players from different countries around the world.
“One thing I will say is that India played the perfect style of cricket in the T20 World Cup. They looked like a strong side, to be very honest. Massive congratulations to Rohit Sharma and the Indian team. He led from the front in the tournament.”
Surya plucked the ball out of the sky – Brett Lee on Suryakumar Yadav’s catch of David Miller
Brett Lee, reflecting on Suryakumar Yadav’s pivotal catch in the last over, credited him with clinching the game for India. The moment arrived when David Miller launched a powerful shot that appeared destined for a six, only for Yadav to intervene just inside the boundary ropes.
With remarkable composure and agility, Yadav executed a sensational catch, demonstrating exceptional presence of mind as he momentarily crossed the boundary, then swiftly returned to complete the dismissal. Lee emphasized that Yadav’s athletic feat not only sealed the victory but also underscored his crucial role in shaping the outcome of the match.
“Well, catches win you matches, don’t they? | mean, Surya plucked the ball out of the sky. It was a brilliant, title-winning catch. It was a truly spectacular catch,” he concluded.
