Rohit Sharma hits a six of Lungi Ngidi through the ODI World Cup 2023 match between India South Africa and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 05, 2023.
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Rohit Sharma has not scored too many tons of within the ongoing World Cup however batting coach Vikram Rathour feels that the Indian skipper has led the crew from the entrance together with his attacking approach at the top of the order.
Rohit, who has scored one century (131) and two fifties from eight matches, has been persistently giving India fluent begins.
His 24-ball 40 in opposition to South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday ensured that India had been off to a flier. India scored 326 for 5 after opting to bat first after which dismissed South Africa for a mere 83 for an enormous 243-run win.
“It’s absolutely Rohit’s idea. He’s taking the initiative,” Rathour stated at the combined zone.
“If there’s something on the wicket, he’s looking to go for his shots. It is working out really well for the team. He’s one guy who’s leading with his action.”
Rohit and Shubman Gill took cost of the South African new-ball bowler duo of Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen and unsettled their rhythm.
Rohit might have didn’t convert his begin however he helped India attain 91 for 1 within the powerplay, which allowed Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to take it straightforward within the center overs earlier than stepping up the run-rate.
“We’re looking to score as many runs as we can. The start that Rohit and Gill provided helped Virat and Shreyas to settle down and take their time.
“Maharaj seemed just like the bowler who may have gotten some wickets on this wicket. That begin gave us the chance to play a bit safely. That was an important technique and it labored out well,” Rathour said.
The Indian batting coach also hailed Shreyas Iyer’s valuable 77 off 87 balls in a match-turning 134-run partnership with Kohli.
“He (Iyer) at all times performs like this, he has scored lots of runs for the crew for the final two years. One-two unhealthy matches doesn’t make a distinction, we’re at all times certain how he can contribute to the crew,” Rathour said of Iyer who now has three fifties from eight innings.
This was India’s eighth victory in a row and never once they have been challenged in this tournament.
India have already secured their semifinal berth and are on top of the points table heading into the knockout phase.
“The smartest thing we have now completed on this event is we have now targeted on our cricket, and not likely apprehensive in regards to the opposition.
“That is something we have done really as a group. That is not going to change. We’re still looking to do our things, processes right whichever teams we are playing against,” Rathour stated.
India subsequent tackle the Netherlands in Bengaluru on November 12.
