India’s captain Rohit Sharma, left, interacts with head coach Rahul Dravid throughout a observe session forward of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match between India and Netherlands in Bengaluru, India, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
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India’s dominant eight-match successful streak within the World Cup has so much to do with Rohit Sharma adapting brilliantly to his twin position of staff captain and opener, reckoned head coach Rahul Dravid right here on Saturday.
Rohit has led this Indian aspect from the entrance with out being a brooding presence whereas as an opener the Mumbaikar typically gave his aspect a rollicking begin.
In truth, Rohit has made 443 runs from eight matches at a strike-rate of 122, blunting the opposition bowlers early.
“Rohit has certainly been a leader. I think he’s led by example both on and off the field,” mentioned Dravid throughout a pre-match press convention on the eve of India’s remaining league match towards the Netherlands.
“There have been some games where it could have been tricky for us, but the fact that he’s been able to get us to those kinds of starts has literally cracked open the game.
“It’s really has made it look simple for us and actually made it simpler for the fellows who adopted in that (batting) division.”
Dravid said Rohit sets the example for others by imbibing the team mottos, and it has created a massive impact in the Indian dressing room.
The former Indian captain, perhaps, had in his mind the aggressive way Rohit has opened till date in this event, a stimulant for others to follow his suit.
“We’ve talked about enjoying in a selected approach. You can not do this until your chief buys in and exhibits by instance. It’s been terrific to see the way in which Rohit’s performed that. I believe his captaincy has been fantastic. He’s somebody who’s actually received the respect of the group and the teaching workers,” mentioned Dravid.
