Rohit Sharma's honest admission after 2023 heartbreak; ‘Was completely devastated, there was no energy left in my body’

November 19, 2023. The date will be etched in the memory of every Indian cricket fan as billions heart broke following the Men in Blue's loss to Australia in the final of the World Cup. After dominating the tournament with 10 consecutive wins, Rohit Sharma's men crashed when it mattered the most, losing by six wickets.

Playing at a home World Cup after 12 years, Rohit's India played flawless cricket throughout the tournament. From decimating the likes of Australia, England, Pakistan in the group stages, India demolished New Zealand in the semifinals, thanks to a seven-for from Mohammed Shami.

In a candid revelation, the 38-year-old revealed it took at least two months for Rohit to recover himself from that heartbreaking loss and bring himself back. “My only goal was to win the World Cup, whether it was the T20 World Cup or the 2023 World Cup,” Rohit said at a Masters' Union event.

“So when it didn't happen, I was completely devastated. There was no energy left in my body. It took me a couple of months to recover and bring myself back,” added the former Indian captain, who now only plays ODIs.