Star Netherlands all-rounder Bas De Leede has said that Team India captain and stylish batter, Rohit Sharma is the best timer of a cricket ball in the world. De Leede's acknowledgment for 'Hitman' comes at a time when the Dutch are gearing up to face India in the last league match of the ongoing edition of the ODI World Cup.
"The way Rohit Sharma times the ball is better than anyone else in the world," De Leede said on Star Sports.
"I can't wait to play against him but also I don't look forward to bowling against him," said with a smile.
Rohit has been in imperious form with the bat. The right-handed batter has provided India with explosive starts and laid the foundation perfectly. The Hitman has scored 442 runs in eight innings in the ongoing World Cup at a remarkable strike rate of 122.78. Rohit has whacked 50 fours and 22 sixes in the campaign so far. In terms of sixes, Rohit is tied with Australia's Glenn Maxwell for most maximums hit in the competition thus far.
India vs Netherlands
India and the Netherlands are scheduled to lock horns at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on November 12 (Sunday). The Men in Blue have already sealed the top-of-the-table finish and would look to continue their momentum against the Men in Orange. Rohit's men would look to tick all boxes against the Netherlands as they will play the semi-final just two days after facing the Dutch.
On the flip side, the Netherlands would look to test themselves against the best team in the world, who is also playing flawless cricket at the moment. The Dutch, at their best, can challenge India and that's exactly what fans would like to see.
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