Indian cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin has commended Rohit Sharma for his exceptional batting display in the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka. Despite India’s struggles in the series, Rohit’s performance stood out as a bright spot in the team’s 2-0 defeat.
India faced a tough challenge in Colombo, failing to secure a single victory and losing a bilateral series against Sri Lanka for the first time in over two decades. While coach Gautam Gambhir had a rough start, Rohit Sharma’s leadership on the field was commendable.
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Ravichandran Ashwin, known for his insightful cricket analysis on YouTube, praised Rohit Sharma’s batting prowess against Sri Lanka. Despite retiring from T20Is earlier this year and being rested for the T20I series, Rohit showcased his class in the ODI matches.
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What did Ashwin say about Rohit Sharma’s batting in the series?
Ashwin lauded Rohit Sharma for providing solid starts in each game against Sri Lanka. Despite the team’s overall struggles, Rohit’s aggressive approach at the top of the order was commendable.
Rohit’s consistency and intent with the bat were evident throughout the series, setting the tone for India’s innings. However, the middle order’s failure to capitalize on his starts resulted in the team’s losses.
In a video on his YouTube channel, Ashwin described Rohit as ‘par excellence’ and highlighted his fearless batting style.
“Rohit Sharma’s batting once again stood out for me in this Sri Lanka series. No matter the situation, he always brings confidence and aggression to his game. Rohit Sharma’s batting is truly exceptional at this stage of his career.”
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How did Rohit Sharma perform in the ODI series?
| Match | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 58 (47) | 123.40 |
| 2nd ODI | 64 (44) | 145.45 |
| 3rd ODI | 35 (20) | 175.00 |
| TOTAL RUNS | 157 (111) | 141.44 |