After IPL 2023, all the focus shifted to the WTC finals where Indian team will lock horns with the mighty Australians.
That said, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is expected to bring the best of his batting and captaincy skills that bring that coveted trophy home. While this is yet to be seen, we hereby look at the career highlights of the Indian captain in details.
Why Rohit Sharma is so highly rated ?
Rohit Sharma is considered one of the most valuable players in the Indian cricket team, and there are several reasons why he is critically important to the squad.
Exceptional Batting Skills
Rohit Sharma is known for his extraordinary batting skills. Besides, he has the ability to score runs quickly and consistently, making him a significant threat to any bowling attack. Moreover, his ability to convert starts into big scores, particularly in the limited-overs formats, is renowned.
Although he didn’t perform according to the expectation in the ongoing IPL 2023, we can expect him to bring up his A game in the INDvsAUS WTC finals 2023.
Versatility
Rohit could be seen as one of the most versatile batsman of the current Indian team, along with Virat kohli. While starting his career as a middle-order batsman, he transitioned amazingly as an opener in the limited-overs cricket. On the other hand, his performance as an opener in the test format is been really exceptional.
So, with the WTC finals on the line, expect some firecrackers from this Indian test team captain from Mumbai.
Experience
Along with Virat kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, Rohit Sharma could be counted as the most experienced Indian player of the current era. While playing more than 500 International games in total, he seems all set to make his mark in the WTC finals against the Australians.
Talking about his ODI record, Rohit Sharma played 247 ODI matches and scored 9991 runs in 241 Innings. His Test record, on the other hand, he has played 49 test matches and scored 3379 runs in total. In T20Is, Rohit Sharma has got 3853 runs in 148 matches under his name.
Leadership
While leading Mumbai Indians to 5 IPL titles, there are no questions about Rohit sharma’s leadership skills. Besides, his team just beat Lucknow Supergiants in a one-sided IPL 2023 Eliminator match. On the other hand, he is the captain for India’s men’s team in Test matches and ODIs currently.
With the WTC finals round the corner, we would love to see him bring his captaincy skills on the big stage one more time.
Record-Breaking Performances
Rohit holds numerous records, including being the only player to score three double centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and four centuries in T20 internationals. These performances highlight his impact on the game and the team.
On the other hand, he has always acted as a support to all the other young players in the team. This, along with other factors, has largely brought out the best from all those young Indian cricketers at times.
Ability to Handle Pace and Spin
Rohit has the ability to play both pace and spin well, which allows him to perform in diverse conditions and against different bowling attacks. Moreover, he seems like a complete batsman while having runs across every ground around the world.
Final words
With WTC finals in sight, Indian cricket fans would surely be expecting our very own ‘ Hit man’ to come full throttle against the Aussies. Still, the venue is Lord’s and we can’t really predict the nature of the pitch and the playing conditions there. Hence, a juicy clash between two of the world’s best teams is certainly on the cards for every cricket fan around the world.
