Former India head coach Ravi Shastri heaped praise on current skipper Rohit Sharma after Team India’s dominant win in IND vs ENG Cricket World Cup 2023 match at Lucknow on Sunday.
Shastri reckoned that Rohit has been “calm and composed” in the tournament and looks to be in “element”.
“In this tournament, Rohit Sharma appeared to be in his element; he has been calm and composed. Even today, when we consider the bowling changes, where the bowlers aren’t given long spells, Rohit Sharma changes the spells without any fear”, Shastri said.
The 61-year-old also lauded Rohit Sharma’s bowling changes during IND vs ENG game and said that the Indian skipper keeps the batters guessing.
“He utilized Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah so that the batsmen do not settle into a rhythm. He keeps the batsmen guessing about what’s next”, Shastri further added.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif shared the same sentiment and said that Rohit did a “commendable job” with his bowling changes.
“Even though Rohit Sharma lost the toss and had to bat first, he did a commendable job. When it came to bowling, he did an excellent job using Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammad Shami. It is significant to know when to use which bowlers and to make these changes”, Kaif said.
Players stood up at right time: Rohit Sharma
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was highly impressed with the way experienced players stood up on a difficult wicket and got the team over the line.
“This was a game of a lot of character in the squad. When the times were tough, all our experienced players stood up at the right time and got the game for us”, Rohit said after the game.
The 36-year-old also lauded the bowlers for showing character and putting pressure on England batters throughout the innings.
“With the experience shown today, you can count on our seamers. Despite the conditions on the pitch with the swing and lateral movements, our bowlers put the pressure back on the opposition, and they put the ball in the right areas”, the Indian skipper further added.
Team India will next face Sri Lanka on November 2 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
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