New Delhi, March 7 – Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has advised skipper Rohit Sharma to focus on building longer innings instead of settling for quick but brief starts. Gavaskar believes that if Rohit stays at the crease for an extended period, he can significantly boost India’s chances of posting formidable totals.
Rohit, known for his aggressive intent in ODI cricket, has often been dismissed early in his bid to provide India with quick starts. His best score in the ongoing Champions Trophy so far has been 41 against Bangladesh in the opening match.
While acknowledging the value of an attacking approach, Gavaskar stressed the importance of batting with discretion, allowing himself the opportunity to stay longer at the crease.
Rohit’s form in the tournament has been inconsistent, with scores of 20, 15, and 28 against Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia, respectively. Gavaskar emphasized that a batsman of Rohit's caliber should not be satisfied with just 25-30 runs per innings.
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With the highly anticipated Champions Trophy final set for Sunday, all eyes will be on whether Rohit Sharma can heed Gavaskar’s advice and play a defining innings, or if New Zealand will once again prove their mettle under pressure.