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Rohit Sharma is now second within the all-time record of batters with most sixes in ODIs.© AFP
Amid criticism over his place within the taking part in XI, captain Rohit Sharma gave India a flying begin of their 305-run chase towards England within the 2nd ODI in Cuttack. Rohit smashed three large sixes within the first six over, with India’s rating studying 47/0 below the lights on the Barabati Stadium. Along with his three sixes, Rohit surpassed former West Indies captain Chris Gayle within the all-time record of batters with most sixes in One-Day Worldwide. Earlier than the match, Rohit was tied on 331 sixes with Gayle, who final performed an ODI in 2019 however did not announce his retirement formally. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi leads the record, having smashed 351 sixes in 398 matches.
In the meantime, India had been 48/0 in 6.1 overs when play was halted as a result of a floodlights situation in Cuttack. India want 305 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match sequence.
Earlier, Ben Duckett and Joe Root hit half-centuries to assist England attain 304 all out after the guests opted to bat. Duckett smashed 65 off 56 balls, whereas Root top-scored with 69, earlier than Liam Livingstone’s 41-run blitz took the full previous 300. Nevertheless, three run outs within the ultimate two overs noticed England bowled out with a ball to spare.
Rohit has come below heavy criticism ever since he failed to fireside with the bat throughout the Border-Gavaskar Trophy towards Australia. He scored 31 runs in 5 innings, earlier than opting out of the ultimate sport in Sydney.
Amid Rohit’s lean patch with the bat, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar urgen Rohit to not overanalyse his approach or indulging in extreme observe periods.
“A phase has come in his career where he hasn’t scored runs. Sometimes practicing too much isn’t beneficial. He can probably spend a little time alone and watch the phase where he enjoyed a lot of success. Watch some videos and figure out what his habits and routines were,” Bangar suggested.
“Sometimes all those things prove hugely beneficial if you have to regain your rhythm. You have to remind yourself what works for you. He shouldn’t be too desperate in his thinking,” he added.
Rohit’s kind is massive concern for India with the Champions Trophy approaching quickly. Earlier than India’s first sport towards Bangladesh on February twentieth, Rohit has the possibility to redeem himself.
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