Former Australia captain Adam Gilchrist lavished praise on Rohit Sharma after the Indian captain scored 92 off 41 in the Super Eight clash against Mitchell Marsh & Co. to seal their berth in the semifinal of the ongoing T20m World Cup 2024. He said that Rohit Sharma's knock silenced doubts on his form.
With this win against Australia, India continued their winning streak after registering their 6th win in the marquee event now they will face England in the semifinal.
“People questioning Rohit Sharma for his T20 Impact & form - this is Rohit Sharma's statement Knock silences doubt on his form, it is Inspirational & Courageous from Rohit Sharma” said Adam Gilchrist on cricbuzz
Rohit played some delectable strokes on the off side after his opening partner Virat Kohli departed for a duck. With wind a perpetual hindrance, Rohit said he had to play more strokes on the off side to negate the impact.
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"I thought right from over number one, there was a strong breeze blowing across. They (Australia) changed their plan, bowling against the breeze, so I realised I had to open up the off side as well," he said.
"You've got to factor in the breeze and understand that the bowlers are smart as well and open up all sides of the field. When you keep an open mind and not just think of one shot, you can access all areas of the field," said the India skipper after the match.
"...when you're playing on grounds like this where wind is a factor, anything is possible, but I thought we used the conditions very well. It was very pleasing to see how we were getting through those overs and getting the wickets at the same time."
Rohit also said he knew wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav would be at his potent best in the West Indies after encountering seamer-friendly conditions in the US. Kuldeep repaid his faith with excellent figures of 2/24 in his four overs on Monday.
with PTI inputs
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