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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India begin their campaign against minnows Hong Kong on September 18 before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan in a marquee clash the next day.
In Kohli's absence, a lot of responsibility will be down to the other players and it will be a perfect time for them to shine and seal their spot for the ICC World Cup 2019 squad.
With Kohli being rested following the England tour, Rohit will lead the Indian team which starts its Asia Cup campaign on September 18.
The Turbanator slammed selectors and raised many eyebrows by directly targetting them on his Twitter post.
Former India opener and IndiaTV cricket expert Virender Sehwag has suggested captain Virat Kohli to play limited-over opener Rohit Sharma at the top slot in Test cricket as well.
Pakistan begin their Asia Cup campaign with a league game against the winner of the ongoing Asia Cup Qualifier on September 16 before facing arch-rivals India on September 19.
Kohli, who has been in prolific form in the ongoing five-Test rubber in England, was rested keeping in mind the gruelling tour of Australia, later this year.
India captain Virat Kohli has been rested from the 2018 Asia Cup, starting September 15 in the United Arab Emirates.
The skipper has had issues with his back and with another six Test matches lined in the next three months, the selectors will be cautious while monitoring Kohli's workload.
Rohit Sharma, who opens the innings for his team in the shorter formats, has said that he will not mind taking a shot at it in Test matches too.
A number of cricketers used social media platforms to express gratitude towards their nation and countrymen.
Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to congratulate James Anderson, Stuart Broad and centurion Chris Woakes. Tendulkar also asked the Indian team to level up their game for the rest of the series.
A pre-tournament favourite, Das clocked 51.46s to finish ahead of Andrea Miklos of Romania and USA's Taylor Manson.
India outclassed England by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
On a personal note, he is happy to start off well having hit a 97 against Ireland and a century in the decider against England.
Ganguly said the T20I series win will boost India’s confidence going into the three-match ODI series, starting on July 12.
Rohit Sharma missed his better-half very much when he scored he his third T20 International century in team's series-clinching win in Bristol on Sunday.
Hardik Pandya played a major role with both bat and ball in India's seven-wicket win against England in the third T20I in Bristol.
Kohli lauded the effort of his bowlers to come back at the back end and restrict England to a sub-par score while praising Hardik Pandya and centurion Rohit Sharma for their efforts with the bat.
The 37-year-old Dhoni achieved this feat in his 93rd T20 Internationals and his tally of catches has risen up to 54 in the shortest format of the game.
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