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Leading India in Cricket World Cup Final Against Australia Rohit Fulfils Lifelong 'Dream'

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After missing out on making the India squad for the 2011 World Cup, Rohit Sharma arrived at the Narendra Modi Stadium as the captain of the national team, up against Australia in the summit clash.

It was understandably an emotional moment for Rohit who took him time to get over the 2011 snub heartbreak. Speaking to former India head coach Ravi Shastri at the time of toss before the start of the final, Rohit admitted that it was a 'dream come true' moment for him.

It was Australia skipper Pat Cummins who won the toss and opted to field first. Rohit, when asked what he would've done on winning the toss, said he would've opted to bat. "I would have batted first.

Looks like a good pitch, big game, put runs on the board. It's going to be amazing, every time we play here, the crowd come out in large numbers.

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