Rohit's Cricketing Persona Aligns Well With Test And ODI Format

By Aakash Srivastava: With recent reports indicating that Rohit Sharma is unlikely to feature in T20 Internationals going forward, his childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, expressed his support for this decision, categorizing the T20 format as primarily for entertainment, highlighting Test and ODI formats as better suited to Rohit’s cricketing persona.

According to PTI reports, India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, is expected to step back from T20Is, with Hardik Pandya often leading the team in this format since India’s T20 World Cup semi-final exit in November 2022.

Speaking on the matter, Coach Lad emphasized Rohit’s current prime form, commendable leadership, and match-winning performances in Tests and ODIs. He suggested that the T20 format is more about entertainment and urged youngsters to hone their skills in the shortest format.

“Currently, Rohit Sharma is at the peak of his form, displaying excellent batting prowess, flawless leadership, and establishing himself as a game-changer. His cricketing persona aligns well with the Test and ODI formats, whereas T20 is primarily for entertainment. It’s a platform where young players can sharpen their skills.” – Mumbai-based coach told The Quotes.

Furthermore, Lad stressed the importance of Rohit Sharma focusing on quality cricket and expressed confidence that he will lead the side to triumph in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025.

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Rohit Sharma, at 36, has played 148 T20Is, amassing 3853 runs with a strike rate of nearly 140, including four centuries.

Despite stepping back from T20Is, Sharma retains a realistic opportunity to guide India to another World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2025, given his exceptional form in the traditional format since taking on the role of opener in 2019.

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