How Can Rohit Sharma & Co Tackle Mitchell Starc? India Great Has A Clear Advice

22.03.2023 - 19:37 sports.ndtv.com

Mitchell Starc has been a shining beacon of hope for Australia in the ongoing ODI series against India as the hosts have found it difficult to tackle the talented pacer.

In the second ODI encounter, he was the top performer for Australia once again as he took five wickets to hand the visitors a much-needed victory.

While most India batters have been unable to find the right way to tackle his pace and movement, India legend Sunil Gavaskar had a piece of advice for Rohit Sharma and Co. "Give the man respect.

He has been moving the ball both ways. He has destroyed the Indian top-order. So give him those three-four overs, play him quietly.

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