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T20 World Cup 2022: Sunil Gavaskar says Rohit Sharma is saving runs for the final


image-la6o9m6zRohit Sharma [Source: Associated Press]


Indian captain has been going through a poor run-stint in the T20 World Cup 2022. Concerns were raised regarding Rohit Sharma's form way before the tournament. The batter has only managed to score 89 runs in 5 matches at the average of 17. 

The Men in Blue are in dire need of Sharma's lost aggressive-form on the top of the batting order. Although the opener has been going through a lean patch he has been lauded for his decisions as the leading man of India. 

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has commented on Sharma's performance in the tournament. 


Sunil Gavaskar talks on Sharma


"Well, let's just hope he is saving the runs for the next two matches. They are going to be the biggest matches. In a group game, you know there's another game to follow, so you maybe sometimes try a little too much and get out. Now, these are knockout games. In a knockout game, you can't afford to experiment too much. You need to be at your best. Let's hope that Rohit comes good,"

"What's been happening is, he himself, as the captain of the team, has set this template in the first 6 overs to go bang, bang, and bang. Suddenly, he can't be seen looking to work the ball around. He is always a good puller of the ball. But on Australian boundaries, that pull shot has got him into trouble." 

"In a T20 format with just just one fielder in the first 6 overs, he has got to be mindful of the fielder and play the pull shot. It's a productive shot for him, let's not forget that."


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