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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Ambati Rayudu starred with the bat with a 113-ball 90 before Hardik Pandya tonked the ball around for a 22-ball 45 to guide India to 252 from 49.5 overs in Wellington.
Ambati Rayudu, Hardik Pandya and Yuzvendra Chahal were the stars for India in their 35-run win over New Zealand in Wellington.
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A 4-1 margin will look much better than 3-2 but it will be easier said than done at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
If Rohit does manage to score a ton in Wellington, it will put him level with the West Indian Chris Gayle on the all-time list.
The skipper said the poor shot selection was the cause behind India's terrible showing on Thursday.
Only four Indian batsmen - Dhawan (13), Pandya (16), Kuldeep (15) and Chahal (18 not out) - posted double-digit scores.
Fans' amusement knew no bound while India kept losing wickets in a heap in the 4th ODI.
While talking to teammate Yuzvendra Chahal in a short interactive programme uploaded on bcci.tv, Kuldeep credited the team's strict fitness programme for his rapid growth in international cricket.
With the series already sealed, Rohit, who has a good record as stand-in captain and has three double hundreds in ODIs to his credit, would aim to tighten the noose around New Zealand.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been rested for the last two ODI's and T20I series and in his absence, deputy Rohit Sharma will take charge.
Rohit needs just another shot over the boundary rope to hit the most sixes for India in ODI cricket.
Virat Kohli praised his team and the bowlers for another good display against New Zealand on Saturday at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Team India received a Maori powhiri from Ngai Tukairangi and Ngati Kuku, the manawhenua for the Bay Oval area on the ground and the side enjoyed it.
The 29-year-old said an opening batting partnership will be crucial for the hosts.
The former skipper also advised the Pakistani players and management to get over the Champions Trophy victory in 2017.
In the second ODI, Rohit scored 43 off 52 balls, which included two fours and two sixes each before he got dismissed by Aussie all-rounder Marcus Stoinis.
Rohit said that the former captain was ready to bat anywhere for the team.
India vice-captain Rohit Sharma said that according to him, MS Dhoni is India's ideal No.4 in ODIs.
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