Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has rated Rohit Sharma’s knock of 87 against England as worth more than a hundred in the ongoing World Cup 2023. India had lost three early wickets against Three Lions as Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer were dismissed cheaply in the first 10 overs.
Thus, Indian skipper had to play the situation, which he did with great maturity. Rohit scored 10 fours and three sixes in his fine knock and he also added 91 runs with KL Rahul, who scored 39 runs. Rohit played an instrumental role in helping India post a fighting score of 229 runs on the board.
Rohit was also awarded Player of the Match for his fine knock as he continued his good show. The talisman has scored 398 runs in six matches at an average of 66.33 and a strike rate of 119.16 in the ongoing World Cup 2023.
“Rohit Sharma’s innings against England was a captain’s innings worth more than a hundred as he tailored his approach according to the needs of the situation,” Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his column for Khaleej Times.
The Little Master lauded KL Rahul for playing a crucial knock in the middle overs as he also did a fine job and stitched an important alliance with Rohit Sharma.
“Rahul once again showed how important it is to have an opener batting at number 5 because he could deal with the new ball and stabilise the innings with skipper Sharma. India’s fielding also has been showing steady improvement.
Former Indian skipper added that India must not take their foot off the pedal after winning six matches on the bounce.
“India must not loosen up and keep the winning tempo going as it sends a message to the opposition that they are determined to win the trophy at home,” Gavaskar added.
Rohit Sharma will want to carry the good show for the Indian team and he is going to hold the key at the top of the order. India will next take on Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday.
