'Can't Give Entire Detail': Rohit Sharma's Straightforward Answer When Asked About Batting Mantra On Challenging Tracks

To each his own is India captain Rohit Sharma's mantra for batting on tricky tracks as he feels there can't be a one-size-fits-all approach, which could be detrimental to the team's greater cause. The Indian skipper has been the team's top scorer with 207 runs from three games, including a superb 120 in the opening Test in Nagpur. It is not just about the runs where he is head and shoulders above the rest of the specialist batters (Virat Kohli is second with 111 runs, while Cheteshwar Pujara has 98 runs), but Rohit has looked very assured while playing the Australian spinners, although a second big knock eluded him.

So what is his method, and has he spoken about it with his colleagues? "See, I think when you are playing on these kinds of pitches you have to slightly stay ahead of the bowler as well," Rohit said in response to a query from PTI on the eve of the fourth Test here.

"Before he (bowler) does anything, you are ready with what you want to do. It should be that kind of a mindset. I'm just talking about me, not talking about anyone else. It's how I approach (batting). I cannot give you the entire detail of how I approach an innings because it won't be right," the Indian skipper said, not willing to share his trade secrets.

"Nagpur was a great example for me as well as to how I wanted to bat in the series. Also, before the series we played a series against England. In that series, I got a 100 in Chennai (2021, second Test) where the pitch was turning a little bit." His methods are exclusive to him as some might take 70-80 balls to get set, while others might want to get going from the onset.

"I try to apply myself, try and do what I'm good at, things like that. You have got to adapt to your strength and it will be