IND vs AUS 1st Test: Rohit Sharma FIFTY – India captain Rohit Sharma showcased his best touch as India dominate proceedings on Day 1 of the IND AUS Nagpur Test. Leading in the Border Gavaskar Trophy for the 1st time, Rohit slammed an attacking half-century to put India in the drivers seat. In the absence of Rishabh Pant, the Indian opener displayed his intent and went on the offensive to keep the Australians at bay. Follow India vs Australia LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
IND vs AUS: No Rishabh Pant, captain Rohit Sharma sets attacking template vs Lyon and Co, skipper slams quick-fire half-century to put India in command – Check out
Rohit Sharma displayed intent from the get go smashing opposite number Pat Cummins for three boundaries in the first over. The Indian captain showcased his T20 prowess picking up runs at over a run a ball. The Hit-Man’s approach was crucial as KL Rahul played himself into the game.
The numbers of Rohit Sharma in home conditions is only behind Bradman. pic.twitter.com/XI67O09rlW
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 9, 2023
Once the spinners came on, Rohit continued to score at a brisk pace. Against Lyon and Co, he repeatedly came down the wicket to negate any turn on offer.
IND vs AUS: No Rishabh Pant, captain Rohit Sharma sets attacking template vs Lyon and Co, skipper slams quick-fire half-century to put India in command – Check out
With Rishabh Pant unavailable, the Indian captain took it upon himself to be the aggressor in chief. The ploy worked, as he reached another half-century. The innings will give huge confidence to him, having missed the last few Test matches due to injury.
Rohit also continues his good run of form in home Tests. It his 7th fifty in India, to add to his 7 centuries. He averages well above 70, and is in a league of his own. Among all batters, only Sir Don Bradman has a better Test average on home soil.
Rohit will look to convert his 50 into century when he steps on the field on Day 2. Should he do so, he’d become the first captain to score centuries across all three formats.
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