New Delhi, March 7 – Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has emphasized that Indian captain Rohit Sharma should not be content with scoring 25-30 runs and should instead focus on playing longer innings. Gavaskar believes that Rohit’s presence at the crease can significantly influence the outcome of a match for India.
As per agency reports, Gavaskar highlighted that if Rohit bats for at least 25 overs, India could comfortably reach a score of around 180-200 runs. He pointed out that with just two wickets down at that stage, the team could potentially push the total beyond 350. While playing aggressively is important, Gavaskar advised that Rohit should exercise some restraint to extend his innings, as his ability to stay at the crease could prove to be a match-winning factor.
Rohit has had a mixed run in the ongoing tournament, scoring 20, 15, and 28 against Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia, respectively. Gavaskar questioned whether a batsman of Rohit’s caliber should be satisfied with such scores, urging him to stay at the crease for at least 25 overs rather than just the first seven to nine overs. He believes this approach would have a significant impact on the team’s performance.
India and New Zealand, who last faced each other in the Group A stage in Dubai, are set to meet again in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday. Meanwhile, former England captain Nasser Hussain has backed New Zealand for victory, praising the team’s resilience under pressure. He remarked that New Zealand is a side that does not succumb to pressure situations and will likely deliver a strong performance in the final.
