India captain Rohit Sharma equaled MS Dhoni in a massive feat for the Indian Cricket Team. The senior opener is now tied with former keeper-batter as the player with the most wins for the Team India in the International Cricket. The duo now sits on the list with 298 wins under their belt.
Rohit Sharma completed 298 wins for India after his team won the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. The opening batter showed great leadership skills at the Jharkhand Cricket Association complex in Ranchi and made sure that India sealed the series.
India played the fourth Test without the services of Jasprit Bumrah. The fast bowler was released from the squad for the game as BCCI decided to rest him. The Indian vice-captain put in the hard yards in the first three games and performed magnificently well for the team.
After the fourth Test match in Ranchi, Rohit Sharma was asked if Jasprit Bumrah would be given an extra amount of rest, considering that the team had already won the series. Replying to this, the India captain stated: “We haven’t decided anything on it yet (smiles).”
Rohit Sharma was also asked about youngsters not showing hunger to play the longest format of the game, replying to this, he stated that there’s no meaning in playing those players who don’t have hunger to play the format. He elaborated:
“Dekho, jinko Test Cricket ki bhook nahi hain, wo dekh ke hi pata chal jata hain. Un sabko khilane ka kya faida phir? (See, the one who doesn’t have hunger to play Tests can be seen, what’s the meaning of playing them).”
My job is to make sure that we give youngsters the environment that they want to be in – Rohit Sharma
India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his role as skipper to youngsters. He said that he wants to give them an environment that they want to be in and it’s important that be gives all the players clarity. He added:
“So, my job and Rahul [Dravid] bhai’s job is to make sure that we give them the environment that they want to be in. And they don’t feel too much about going out there and getting the job done. They want to get the job done, but it is no point keeping talking to them about it or reminding them about it. Because when they come here, they’re very clear in what they want to do.”
The Rohit Sharma-led side would want to end the series on high and win the Dharamsala game to clinch the series by 4-1.
