Sanjay Manjrekar expressed profound admiration for Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s composure under pressure and his well-paced innings during Team India’s sixth match in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, held in Lucknow.

Rohit Sharma delivered a splendid performance, scoring 87 runs from 101 balls, which featured 10 boundaries and 3 sixes. This remarkable display contributed significantly to the Men in Blue achieving a respectable total of 229 runs against England. The “Hitman” led the team admirably, especially after Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer were dismissed with single-digit scores in Lucknow.

Manjrekar lauded Rohit’s innings as one of the finest in the history of ODI cricket, noting his exceptional shot selection, even on a challenging playing surface against the formidable England side.

Manjrekar Hails Rohit Sharma’s Magnificent ODI Masterclass

Sanjay Manjrekar, speaking to Star Sports, shared his thoughts on Rohit Sharma’s ODI batting prowess and its significance, stating, “When we discuss Rohit Sharma’s ODI batting and his status as a cricket great, we often mention his three double centuries and his recent century. However, in my opinion, this particular innings ranks among the absolute best in ODI history.”

The former Indian cricketer went on to highlight a few key reasons for this distinction, emphasizing the challenging nature of the playing conditions, the quality of the bowling attack, the strategic moves made by Jos Buttler, and the added pressure on the Indian team.

Manjrekar vividly recalled a particular shot, possibly played against Adil Rashid, in which Rohit found an incredibly tight gap and drove the ball with immense power to secure a boundary. He also mentioned another impressive shot, where Rohit took on Moeen Ali over mid-off, playing against the turn, displaying a unique level of skill and artistry that sets Rohit Sharma apart.

In conclusion, Manjrekar noted that it’s not just Rohit who is excelling; he emphasized that six or seven Indian players are currently performing at their peak. He observed that while there is often talk of generation gaps in cricket, there seems to be a significant gap between the quality of India’s cricket and that of other teams in the present era.