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Former Pakistan bowler Mohammad Zahid has heaped high praise on India’s captain Rohit Sharma, labeling him the premier batter in the world today. Zahid emphasized Sharma’s exceptional skill against fast bowlers as a key factor in his current dominance.
At 37 years old, Rohit Sharma has elevated his game to new heights. The right-handed opener has adopted a fearless approach, consistently dismantling bowlers across all formats with a rapid scoring rate.
Since the T20 World Cup 2022, Sharma has transformed his batting style. He has led by example, demonstrating an aggressive mindset from the very first ball, regardless of the format.
In the ICC World Cup 2023, Sharma played a pivotal role, amassing nearly 600 runs and guiding his team to the final. He maintained his impressive form into the T20 World Cup 2024, where he scored 257 runs and steered India to victory.
Sharma’s aggressive approach continued in the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka. Despite the challenging pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sharma excelled, scoring two half-centuries and another strong innings. However, after his dismissal, the Indian batting lineup faltered, leading to a loss in the last two games and a tie in the first.
Given Sharma’s remarkable performances over the past few years, it’s clear he’s in a league of his own. As he continues his prolific form, the anticipation is high for him to lead India to triumph in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Rohit Sharma is so gifted – Mohammad Zahid
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Zahid expressed deep admiration for Rohit Sharma, praising his resilience against fast bowlers. He described Sharma as a gifted batter who has an exceptional ability to read lengths early. Zahid shared these insights during a discussion on Basit Ali’s YouTube channel.
“Rohit Sharma is the best batter in the world at the moment, he plays fast bowlers so well – I have never seen him getting bogged down against fast bowling, he is so gifted, picks the length early”.
Rohit Sharma will next be in action when India faces Bangladesh in their Test series this September. Sharma will be crucial for his team’s success and will aim to lead them to victory, setting a positive tone before the series against Australia.
