“We talk about Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, and Babar Azam but this guy is different”:- Wasim Akram praises captain Rohit Sharma.
Cricketing maestro Wasim Akram has heaped praise on India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, applauding his seamless mastery of batting. In a decisive triumph against the Netherlands during the final league match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma’s elegant half-century served as a catalyst for India’s success. The formidable partnership between Rohit and Shubman Gill, resulting in a century, showcased their exceptional skill and coordination on the field.
Notably, Sharma carved his name into the annals of ODI World Cup history by surpassing Eoin Morgan’s 2019 record, smashing a remarkable 23 sixes as a captain. Wasim Akram expressed boundless admiration for Rohit, describing him as unparalleled in international cricket due to his seemingly effortless batting prowess. Rohit’s stylish innings of 61 runs off 54 deliveries, embellished with eight boundaries and two towering sixes.
Wasim Akram said “There’s no player like Rohit Sharma in international cricket. We talk about Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, and Babar Azam but this guy is different. He makes batting look so easy no matter what the opposition or bowling attack.”