Even though Indian opener Rohit Sharma was full of talent since the beginning of his international career, the Maharashtra batsman discovered the best way to channelize his ability when he was promoted up the order in the Indian cricket team. In the backdrop of India’s second Champions Trophy title in 2013, Rohit found his form continued to impress in the ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batsman scored two centuries, including 209, only the third double in One Day International cricket. Following the remarkable outing, he didn’t just improve as a batsman but developed some leadership skills within his dynamic personality. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit remains the most successful skipper as he has led Mumbai Indians to the title thrice in the cash-rich league. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Mumbai have lifted the IPL trophy in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
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Mike Hesson said that not allowing Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to score freely early on in their innings is the only way to put pressure on them.
Having suffered defeats in their earlier overseas Test series in South Africa and England, the Virat Kohli and Co can salvage pride by winning in Australia.
The selectors have not named Rohit's replacement and the team will be picked from the 14-member squad.
Rohit Sharma slammed 264 off 173 balls, hitting 33 fours and nine sixes against a hapless Sri Lankan bowling attack in Kolkata.
Prior to the 3-0 whitewash of West Indies, Rohit Sharma led India to victories in the Nidahas Trophy and Asia Cup in UAE as well.
Dhawan's 92 along with Rishabh Pant's 58 saw India chase 182 with ease as the Men in Blue defeated West Indies by 6 wickets in the last T20I to complete a 3-0 series whitewash.
Aaron Finch said Australia need to find balance in their batting line-up ahead of the important series against India.
India defeated Windies in Tests (2-0), ODIs (3-1) and T20Is (3-0) but the road ahead gets tougher as they travel to Australia to play 3 T20Is, 4 Tests and 3 ODIs respectively.
India overhauled the 182-run winning target in the last ball and Rohit said he has been part of such close contests in the IPL.
Dhawan hit 10 fours and two sixes in his 62-ball innings and forged a scintillating 130-run partnership with Rishab Pant (58) for the third wicket to take India home in the last ball of the innings.
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Ramdin said it was more disappointing that despite being the world T20 champions they could not perform well in the shortest format.
Having sealed the series with a comprehensive win in the second T20I at Lucknow riding on skipper Rohit Sharma's brilliant ton, the home team would look to give reserve bench players an opportunity before it embarks on the tour of Australia.
On the other hand, Zaheer sees the upcoming tour as a golden opportunity for India to end it's overseas victory drought.
A young Indian squad will aim to emerge from the shadows of a winless past when it launches its bid for a maiden title with a tough opener against New Zealand.
Punjab seamer Siddarth Kaul was included in the squad for the final T20I to be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
One of the senior members attending the meeting told the Kohli-Shastri duo that there is nothing wrong if BCCI wants them to perform well overseas.
In fact, limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma, who was present in the meeting, also had a different take.
Virat Kohli suggested that India's front line fast bowlers who are in fray for the next year's marquee event should be allowed to skip the IPL 2019.
Rohit Sharma felt it was the crucial opening partnership which helped the host dominate their opponents.
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