IND vs ENG, 1st ODI – Rohit & Co to adopt India’s WC 2023 strategy

Around 12:50 PM on Tuesday, as Nagpur’s temperature hovered in the mid-30s. Mohammed Shami emerged from the Jamtha Stadium dressing room carrying white balls. Close behind were Team India’s captain Rohit Sharma and former skipper Virat Kohli. Returning after a long break, Shami looked in fine rhythm. An encouraging sign ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

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Shami set to play his first ODI since the World Cup final. He impressed head coach Gautam Gambhir. Rohit and Kohli, who struggled in the BGT and in their respective Ranji Trophy games. Looked more at ease against the white ball. Despite mistiming a couple of pull shots against Shami, Rohit looked to dominate. He was stepping out against all the bowlers and looked to dominate. An approach he employed to good effect in the ODI World Cup. Under Rohit’s captaincy, India’s white-ball game has evolved over the last couple of years. By becoming an all-out aggressive opener, he has set the template for the rest to follow. Rohit amassed 597 runs with a strike rate of 125.94 in that tournament and continued in the same vein at last year’s T20 World Cup. Where India ended its 11-year ICC title drought.

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Gill Praises Rohit’s Impact on India’s ODI Success

Vice-captain Shubman Gill lauded his opening partner Rohit Sharma for his game-changing performances in ODIs.

“The way Rohit bhai has batted over the past year and a half has been crucial for us. By setting the momentum from the very first ball, he puts the opposition under pressure and makes things easier for the non-striker and incoming batsmen. His approach has significantly benefited our team,” Gill said in a press conference.