Rohit Sharma Surpasses Chris Gayle In All-Time ODI Checklist Led By This Pakistan Nice

Amid criticism over his place within the taking part in XI, captain Rohit Sharma gave India a flying begin of their 305-run chase towards England within the 2nd ODI in Cuttack. Rohit smashed three large sixes within the first six over, with India’s rating studying 47/0 beneath the lights on the Barabati Stadium. Along with his three sixes, Rohit surpassed former West Indies captain Chris Gayle within the all-time record of batters with most sixes in One-Day Worldwide. Earlier than the match, Rohit was tied on 331 sixes with Gayle, who final performed an ODI in 2019 however did not announce his retirement formally. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi leads the record, having smashed 351 sixes in 398 matches. 

In the meantime, India had been 48/0 in 6.1 overs when play was halted because of a floodlights problem in Cuttack. India want 305 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match collection.

Earlier, Ben Duckett and Joe Root hit half-centuries to assist England attain 304 all out after the guests opted to bat. Duckett smashed 65 off 56 balls, whereas Root top-scored with 69, earlier than Liam Livingstone’s 41-run blitz took the full previous 300. Nevertheless, three run outs within the closing two overs noticed England bowled out with a ball to spare.

Rohit has come beneath heavy criticism ever since he failed to fireside with the bat through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy towards Australia. He scored 31 runs in 5 innings, earlier than opting out of the ultimate sport in Sydney.

Amid Rohit’s lean patch with the bat, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar urgen Rohit to not overanalyse his approach or indulging in extreme apply classes.

“A part has are available his profession the place he hasn’t scored runs. Typically practising an excessive amount of is not helpful. He can in all probability spend a bit time alone and watch the part the place he loved lots of success. Watch some movies and determine what his habits and routines had been,” Bangar suggested.

“Typically all these issues show vastly helpful if it’s a must to regain your rhythm. It’s a must to remind your self what works for you. He should not be too determined in his considering,” he added.

Rohit’s type is huge concern for India with the Champions Trophy approaching quickly. Earlier than India’s first sport towards Bangladesh on February twentieth, Rohit has the possibility to redeem himself.