Sunil Gavaskar, a legendary member of the Indian cricket team, showered Rohit Sharma with admiration after the veteran batsman hammered an outstanding century to lead his team to victory against Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday. While Rohit struggled to make a huge impact against Australia in the tournament opener, the India captain was in great form against Afghanistan, scoring 131 runs off only 84 deliveries. Gavaskar said that Rohit had recently missed out on a few of hundreds and that this was mostly due to his team-friendly aggression. However, a commanding century will do the star of the Indian cricket team the world of good ahead of the vital match against Pakistan. Scroll down to read Sunil Gavaskar Was All Praise For Rohit Sharma.
Sunil Gavaskar Was All Praise For Rohit Sharma
According to Gavaskar’s statement to Star Sports, “Rohit missed out on a lot of hundreds, but I’m glad he got a hundred. He is a risk-taker around him. Because of this, it occasionally occurs, as it did in the 1960s and 1970s when he used half-centuries to jumpstart the squad. He does, however, want to continue doing so since it is good for the team. For instance, you get that (run rate of) 8 runs per over today.”
“Your net run rate benefits from the strike rate. Who can predict what will happen? after an additional 5–6 games. For qualification, you might require those decimal points. He lost out on a few hundred, but he still kept us all entertained. And today was yet another noteworthy event. Some of the sixes he hit are incredible,” said the renowned hitter.
“Virender Sehwag Was Also Similar”: India Legend’s Humongous Praise For Rohit Sharma
When applauding Rohit Sharma, Gavaskar also mentioned Virender Sehwag and contrasted the two openers’ approaches to their innings.
Gavaskar said, “Every one of his centuries is enjoyable to see. Considering the ease with which he appears to be striking the ball as he strikes it along the ground. Only a select few hitters can pull off the front foot as he can. Viru was comparable to Virender Sehwag in the same way. Opening hitter strikes out hard and scores 60s, 70s, and 80s.”
“And look, we cricket fans and bat enthusiasts want them to keep going. then when they don’t. Then, occasionally, we become quite agitated. similar to the type of shot you made. Still, they receive 60s, 70s, and 80s. However, we want them to continue and get a 100. He is pleased to have 100 after January,” he continued.
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