Rohit Sharma Bowls In Nets Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash. Social Media Can't Keep Calm

18.10.2023 - 13:15 sports.ndtv.com

Rohit Sharma has led India from the front in their three unbeaten matches of the World Cup to boost his cricket-mad nation's hopes of winning the title at home.

The Indian captain has already amassed 217 runs including a record century against Afghanistan, showing no signs of the pressure on his shoulders.

Rohit succeeded superstar Virat Kohli as white-ball captain in 2021 with the aim of securing the national team a third World Cup and first international title since the 2013 Champions Trophy.

Australia great Ricky Ponting lavished praise on Rohit for handling the pressure of the job with ease. Rohit Sharma bowling in the nets.

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From outside, Virat Kohli's record equalling 101 off 121 balls against South Africa on Sunday might look a bit laborious, but Indian captain Rohit Sharma termed the innings as one that suited the conditions and the match situation. Kohli's 49th ODI hundred paved the way for India's 326 for five on a slightly diffident Eden Gardens pitch, which proved way over the par in the end. "If you look at how we have played in the last three games, we have adapted better. Today, we needed Kohli to go out there and play to the situation. We then knew we had to keep it in the right areas (with the ball) and let the pitch do the rest," said Rohit during the post-match presentation.

Rohit Sharma's Bold Play To Pacers' Form: Decoding India's Perfect Cricket World Cup 2023 Run

With apologies to the pacers wreaking havoc, spinners baring their fangs, and batters bossing around, it would be fair to say that the Indian juggernaut in this World Cup is not just about explosive performances on the field. The great Wasim Akram thinks it would take an "extraordinary effort" to halt India's charge but reminded about their ICC title drought every step of the way, skipper Rohit Sharma and his ambitious colleagues very well know that their job is only half done. India became the first team to reach the World Cup semifinals with a 302-run rout of Sri Lanka on Thursday night, their seventh win on the trot. They are in the middle of a dream run but Rohit and his men will eventually be judged on their performances in the knock-out stages, their achilles heel over the past decade.

India vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli And Other Players To Watch Out For

India will square off against South Africa in the top-of-the-table clash in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 5. The clash will take place at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. The Indian cricket team has been in terrific form in the World Cup 2023, winning all their seven matches so far. Their most recent win came against Sri Lanka, where they registered a lop-sided 302-run victory. Mohammad Shami was named the Player of the Match for his 5/18 which rattled the Sri Lankan batting line-up.

"Whether We Have Hardik Pandya Or Not...": Rohit Sharma Lifts Lid On Cricket World Cup Strategy

India captain Rohit Sharma has suggested that the team could be tempted to play three spinners, if required, in the ongoing Cricket World Cup. Rohit's remark came on the eve of India's Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With vice-captain Hardik Pandya out of the match due to an ankle injury, India face a big selection call, as far as the combination of the team is concerned. Rohit emphasised that even if Hardik is fit to play the remaining games, the team is open to try different combinations.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Shreyas Iyer Works On 'Weakness'; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Skip Optional Practice

With his vulnerability against the short ball coming to the fore once again, India number four Shreyas Iyer trained with the aim of overcoming his longstanding struggles ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 game against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Thursday. None of the top-order guns — captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill — were in attendance for the optional session. Iyer versus the short ball was the focal point. The team's famed bowling attack, which delivered a fabulous 100-run victory over England last Sunday, also opted for rest.

"Yeh Kya Ho Gaya": Rohit Sharma's Instagram Story On Mumbai's Pollution Goes Viral Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma took to social media to share his concerns regarding the alarming air pollution in Mumbai. Indian cricketers reached Mumbai for their Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka and Rohit took a picture from the flight showing the deteriorating air quality in the city. "Mumbai yeh kya ho gaya (What has happened)," Rohit posted with a picture on his Instagram story. Social media users were quick to react as they also shared their concerns about air pollution.