Last Update on: November 11th, 2023 at 02:54 pm
India head coach Rahul Dravid has praised Rohit Sharma for his leadership in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. There were apprehensions that the team might underperform due to the huge pressure but Rohit Sharma has marshaled his troops with utmost aplomb so far.
India have been the best and the most dominant team in the World Cup so far. With 8 wins from 8 games, they are currently at the top of the points table. They began their campaign with a 6-wicket win over Australia before thrashing Afghanistan by 8 wickets. It was followed by victories over Pakistan and Bangladesh with a similar margin of 7 wickets.
In their fifth game, the Men in Blue defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets to remain the only unbeaten side in the competition. After winning the first five games while chasing, India won their next three games while defending. They bowled out England for just 129 runs while defending a modest total of 229. It was followed by a huge 302-run win over Sri Lanka after they bowled out the Islanders for just 55. In their last outing, India bowled out high-flying South Africa for just 83 runs to register a huge win of 243 runs.
Rahul Dravid hails Rohit Sharma:
Speaking on the eve of India’s last league game, Rahul Dravid was all praise for Rohit Sharma. The head coach hailed the captain for leading the team from the very front throughout. Dravid stated that Rohit Sharma has made things easier for his teammates with his exemplary display as a batter and a leader.
“He has been a leader and led by example on and off the field. The kind of starts he has given us has been amazing. He has helped us open the game. We have realised the impact he has had and he has made it easier for other guys with his batting and leadership,” Rahul Dravid said.
“He is leading from the front. He has got the respect of the group and coaching staff and it has been a pleasure to see him operate. He deserves all the success,” he added.
Team India will take on the Netherlands in their last league game on Sunday (November 12) in Bengaluru before locking horns against New Zealand in the semifinal.
