T20 World Cup 2024: 'Saving it for the Final' - Rohit Sharma gives Virat Kohli message after decimating England in Semifinal

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India captain Rohit Sharma has given a clear message to the questions regarding Virat Kohli's form after the semifinal victory over England on Thursday.

India has qualified for the Final of the T20 World Cup after crushing England and winning the semifinal by 68 runs in Guyana. They will play the Final against South Africa on Saturday.

Virat Kohli's form has been a concern for India. The stalwart has been hugely disappointing in the tournament, amassing just 75 runs across seven innings, an average of just over 10, which is unfamiliar to Kohli.

He had an underwhelming outing against England in the semifinal as well as he got dismissed for just 9 runs. With Yashasvi Jaiswal waiting on the wings, questions have been raised on whether India must try Kohli at no. 3 or just keep him out of the side. But India captain Rohit Sharma has settled all debates with his thoughts on Kohli.

At the post-match presentation, Rohit Sharma clearly said his thoughts on Kohli's form and asserted his support on the India stalwart. Rohit is also hopeful that Kohli is storing all his form for the final.

"We understand his class. Form is never a problem when you've played for 15 years. Probably saving for the final," Rohit said with a smile on his face.

When asked if he backs Virat Kohli to score big in the Final, Rohit said he 'absolutely' has faith in Kohli.

The India captain also hailed the spin duo Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, who picked up three wickets each in the match. It was the former who injured the Englishmen by snapping up their captain Jos Buttler. Kuldeep also chipped in with crucial wickets, the biggest being Harry Brook.

"Axar, Kuldeep are gun spinners. Tough to play shots against them in these conditions. They were calm under pressure. We had a chat after the first innings, message was to keep stumps in play. That's what they did," the India captain added.

It will be the first final for the Indian team in a decade in the T20 World Cup. After the heartbreak in the 50-over World Cup, it is to be seen how the Indian team approaches in this final.