Rohit Sharma will have a steep task ahead in the ODI WC 2023 as he not only will have to lead the side but will have to bat responsibly. Rohit Sharma has been under the scanner for his captaincy as we all witnessed how India lost T20 WC 2022 semi-final contest against England.
All eyes will be on the star batter Virat Kohli as the batter is in the form of his life. There’s no doubt that Virat Kohli will have to do the bulk of scoring but most importantly will have to take the team out of muddle in crunch matches which is of utmost importance.
Head coach Rahul Dravid and management will be aware of the fact that the team can’t get complacent against Australia despite winning the ODI series against Australia by 2-1. There are chances that India may play with 3 spinners in the high voltage clash against Australia on 08th October at Chennai.
Rohit Sharma could be the most dangerous player in the World Cup- Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke was seen in an interview with Boria Majumdar on the show Backstage with Boria. Michael Clarke was quite impressed with Rohit Sharma’s track record in India and said that the batter can read the game quite smartly and has the knack of smashing a double ton when he gets into the groove.
“It will be [pressure will be there], but I think his captaincy is very good. I’ve said that for a long time. I think he’s a very good tactician. I think he reads the game really well,” said Michael Clarke.
“Everybody wants to open the batting in India in one-day cricket. The thing about Rohit Sharma is if there’s any swing, he’s good enough to see that off. There’s not too many players in the game that have a better power play, that hit more boundaries than Rohit Sharma,” he stated.
“So as good as Virat Kohli is, Rohit Sharma could be the most dangerous player in the World Cup. I just think he’s that good in those conditions. With Rohit, he could make a double-hundred. Like we saw with Mitchell Marsh the other night, battered beautifully and made 90. Rohit Sharma can make 150, 180, 200. He is that good,” he added.