India, captained by Rohit Sharma, will face England in the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday, June 27, at Providence Stadium in Guyana, which is expected to face heavy rain on the day of the match. Former Indian captain Kapil Dev speaks on Indian openers before the IND vs ENG semifinals match.
In a situation when match is completely washed out by rain without a ball being bowled or a result cannot be achieved even after the stipulated extra time, India will enter the final based on their superiority in the Super 8 stage, where they reached. Group 1 winning all three matches – against Australia, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
Kapil Dev on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
Former team India captain Virat Kohli is known for his impressive athleticism and zeal to stay fit for the game. Virat has been praised time and again for maintaining a strict diet and working out. Indian captain Rohit Sharma on the other hand, has never been known for his fitness, but that does not deter him from his game.
Sharma’s exceptional skill with batting was seen recently in India vs Australia when he scored 92 off 41 balls. Virat Kohli is facing a tough time in his career, equalling Ashish Nehra‘s unwanted record of getting 2 ducks in the same T20 World Cup season. Kohli’s highest score in the 2024 edition of the World Cup was against Bangladesh, where he scored 37 off 28 balls. Apart from this, his only double digit score this season was the 24 runs he scored in 24 balls against Afghanistan.
“If Virat Kohli can lift 150 kg and 250kg dumbbells, that doesn’t mean Rohit should do the same. It seems like Rohit knows his game very well. He plays within himself.” Kapil Dev said.
“He is not like Virat Kohli and doesn’t jump around. Rohit is aware of his limitations and there is no one better than him in that respect, not even Virat. Rohit has one pack and that is enough to hit big sixes.” He added.
Rohit Sharma is a selfless captain says Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev praised Rohit Sharma for being a selfless captain, highlighting a stark contrast between Rohit and many other leaders who often prioritize their personal ambitions and achievements. According to Dev, Rohit’s primary focus is on the welfare and success of the entire team rather than on his own individual goals.
He elaborated on this perspective during the same discussion, emphasizing Rohit’s dedication to fostering a team-oriented environment and his commitment to placing the team’s needs above his own.
“Many big players come, but they come for themselves, even do captaincy for themselves but Rohit gets one extra tick in the box because he keeps the entire team happy.” Kapil said, lauding Rohit Sharma.
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