Rohit Sharma, India’s team leader, practiced in Centurion’s nets. He’s preparing for the first Test in the vital series against South Africa, starting on December 26, Tuesday.
The guests have not yet secured a Test series victory on South African turf. How Rohit Sharma performs could strongly influence their success. The BCCI shared a video of the skipper practicing intensely in the nets, initially focusing on strengthening his defense and getting the hang of making clean bat-to-ball contacts.
Rohit Sharma was spotted playing his favorite strokes, such as the pull shot and the cover drive, once he felt at ease. He was also observed conversing briefly with Jasprit Bumrah.
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Rohit Sharma faces the ‘final frontier’ as Test opener in South Africa
In the 2021/22 tour of South Africa, Rohit Sharma was unable to participate due to an injury. This memory will be in his thoughts as he takes to the field once more, ready to create a historical moment.
His outstanding performance in England’s 2021 tour speaks volumes. He amassed 368 runs in just four Tests. This feat marked a significant turn in Rohit’s Test career since he started as an opener. It undoubtedly gave him the conviction that he was more than capable of adapting to challenging scenarios as well as overwhelming the bowlers.
For someone known for his huge smashes, Rohit’s ability to leave the ball properly has been one of the most impressive things to witness for Test cricket fans, and it will be key in the following two Tests.
India has the bowling to put a dent in South Africa’s ambitions. However, Rohit Sharma and other batsmen must step up and score runs to give India the best opportunity of winning the series.