India’s team leader Rohit Sharma urged his teammates to give their all on the cricket field in the second match against England. This came after fans and critics kayoed them for a lackluster performance that ended in defeat in the first match.
On the second day of the ongoing second Test in Vishakapatnam, Rohit was heard sternly guiding his team. The stump mic picked up his vigor-filled words targeted at slow players, during the final moments of the 31st over. The captain’s focused outburst might have been a wake-up call for the team to increase their pace, save overs, and dodge potential point losses.
“Koi bhi garden me ghoomega toh, #$…’, Rohit was heard saying on the stump mic.
View the footage of the incident right here:
When England won the game in Hyderabad in the second innings, Team India seemed lethargic. Several supporters believed the hosts lacked the intensity that Virat Kohli brought to the field.
The Men in Blue have taken note of the issue and have become a lot more energetic bunch on the field, with wicketkeeper KS Bharat continuously chirping and the rest of the players keeping things lively.
Rohit Sharma leads India’s dominance as England crumble on Day 2
Rohit Sharma’s tough strategy, while not liked by some people, surely has been successful. The team is progressing swiftly, and the bowlers also fully utilize their momentum.
More significantly, the scoreboard shows that the skipper’s bold approach is succeeding, as India has reduced the visitors to 182/7 after 43 overs. The Men in Blue will be looking to eliminate Ben Stokes, as England’s batting depth has shrunk with the introduction of James Anderson and Shoaib Bashir in the starting XI.