India Cricket Team is gearing up to face South Africa in a two-off Test Series commencing on December 26, with Rohit Sharma reclaiming the captaincy after skipping the T20I and ODI series against the Proteas. In anticipation of the first IND vs SA Test, former New Zealand fast bowler turned commentator Simon Doull expressed his admiration for Rohit, highlighting his selfless approach to the game over the past 18 months.
“It will be about tempering his game a little bit. The one thing I have observed about Rohit Sharma in the last 10-18 months is that he has probably been the most selfless Indian cricketer I have seen in a long, long time.” said Doul.
During a show on Star Sports, Doull remarked that Rohit has demonstrated exceptional selflessness in his efforts to contribute to the team’s success, particularly in the white-ball format. He emphasized the need for Rohit to temper his game slightly in the upcoming Test series
“He has done everything he possibly could for his team to win. He made this team, he played in a certain way to allow the others in the team to be able to play the way they play, in white-ball cricket in particular”, Doull said.
The former Kiwi pacer also highlighted Rohit’s role in setting the tone at the top of the order during the World Cup, enabling the middle order to play with freedom.
“In the World Cup, we saw that he set the tone at the top of the order, which allowed the middle order to play the way they played. So, it’s a slight change for him, not too much. I still want him to be that aggressive Rohit Sharma. We do see it in Test matches,” Doull added.
