The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is very close to advancing to the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup semifinals. If they beat Sri Lanka on Thursday in Mumbai, they would move up to that desired spot. But Rohit Sharma was asked an interesting question on Wednesday at the pre-match news conference.
Rohit Sharma answered the issue regarding his unselfish strategy during the 2023 World Cup in a casual manner. While he has received recognition for prioritizing team accomplishments over individual goals, a few former cricket players have noted that longevity may require a little of selfishness. After initially being a little taken aback, Rohit said nonchalantly that his present approach suits him and that it shows how dedicated he is to the team’s success.
True. I’m having fun as I bat. It’s not like I just have to go go spin the bat, though, with the team’s circumstances in mind. I have to play smart, spin it properly, and maintain the team’s favorable position. This is how I think,” Rohit Sharma answered.
Since everything is scoreless when I begin, there is no pressure to take wickets: Rohit Sharma
The opening batsman for India has been one of the team’s best players in the current World Cup, scoring 334 runs at an astounding average of 66.33 over the course of six games. With a strikeout percentage of 119.16, he is the most productive of the team’s designated hitters. Especially, he has proven to be very skilled in the Powerplay. Speaking about his hitting strategy, he said,
“The scoreboard is blank when I open. As a result, I have to lead by example as a batsman and think on the game. I therefore have the advantage—or perhaps I should say benefit—that I am opening the batting and that there is no pressure to take wickets because the score is 0-0. When you have to start that way, you can play fearlessly and anyway you choose to play,” he said.