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Rohit Sharma admitted that his recent batting form has been below par but he continues to ‘feel good’ about his game.
IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma has not been at his best with the bat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (AP)
Rohit Sharma’s return to lead the Indian cricket team has not yielded the best results for the captain, especially with the bat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Rohit did not play the series opener in Perth due to the birth of his second child and since his return, has managed scores of 3, 6 and 10 across the last two matches. Batting in the middle-order after six years to accommodate KL Rahul at the top has made the task even more challenging.
Even before stepping on Australian soil, Rohit had been going through a lean patch. The Indian skipper has only managed 152 runs in the last 13 innings, averaging 11.83. He failed to make an impact in the India-New Zealand series, which ended in a 0-3 whitewash for the home side.
The Indian skipper accepted that his batting has not been the best of late but said he does “feel good” about his game.
“I have not batted well. There’s no harm in accepting that. But I know what’s in my mind, how I’m preparing myself. All those boxes are very much ticked. It’s just about spending as much time as possible, which I’m pretty sure I’m just there,” Rohit said in the post-match press conference after the drawn Test at the Gabba.
“As long as my mind, my body, my feet are moving well, I’m pretty happy with how things are panning out for me. Sometimes those numbers can tell you that it’s been a while since he’s got big runs.
“But for a person like me, it’s all about how I feel in my mind, what kind of prep I’m having before each game, and how I’m feeling about myself. That’s the most important thing. And I’m feeling good about myself, to be honest. Runs are obviously not showing that, but inside it’s a different feeling,” he added.
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Rohit Sharma’s record in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) countries has been a talking point throughout his career. In 46 innings across these challenging conditions, Rohit averages under 30, a stark contrast to his dominance in the sub-continent.
While the Hitman has found success as an opener in limited instances, his average of 37.8 in SENA countries as an opener is inflated by his exceptional performances during the 2021 series in England. His career-defining knock of 127 at The Oval remains a standout moment, built on technical adjustments to counter swing and seam.
(With inputs from Agencies)
