Cruelest Part of Success
I usually don’t like writing about my feelings or expressing myself. i rarely feel disappointed but this time was different .
There was one man who gave everything for the ODI World Cup, yet ended up with nothing
Back in 2011, when everyone was debating Kohli vs Dhoni ,I choose Rohit Sharma . At that time , I didn’t know much about stats or records. I simply loved the way he batted.
As time passed, I became an even bigger fan not just because of his batting, but because of the person he is. His funny personality, the way he treats his teammates, and the joy he brings to the dressing room made me respect him even more.
In the 2019 ODI World Cup , he scored the five centuries, something no one had ever done before. He did everything possible to help India win, but they still fell short.
Then came the 2023 World Cup. India won ten consecutive matches and looked unstoppable. But cricket can be cruel. One bad day. One final against Australia. One defeat.
As a Rohit Sharma fan, I don’t think I’ll ever forget that night. I know he won’t either. More than any other trophy, the ODI World Cup was the one he wanted the most. Losing that final changed everything.
But champions never stop fighting.
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He came back and led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title. Then he won the 2025 Champions Trophy. Once again, he gave everything for his country.
And what did he get in return?
Instead of love and respect, he was removed from the ODI captaincy. Despite being the highest run scorer for India in the 2023 World Cup, people started questioning him.
For the 2027 ODI World Cup, a player who was never known for his fitness began spending hours in the gym to become leaner and fitter. He was preparing himself for one last dream.
Then came the England series. Yes, he didn’t perform well. But can one series define an entire career? Can one innings erase years of greatness?
Soon, rumors began spreading that he might not even be selected for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup squad.
That’s when I realized how cruel the world can be.
People remember your mistakes more than your sacrifices. You can dedicate years of your life to someone or something, but one bad moment can make everyone forget everything you’ve done.
Maybe that’s not just true in cricket.
