Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has heaped praise on Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for his remarkable ability to score freely, even in challenging batting conditions. Since taking over the reins of the Indian Test team from Virat Kohli, Rohit has excelled both as a leader and as a top-order batsman. His consistent performances at the top of the order have made him a key figure in red-ball cricket.
Rohit Sharma has embraced the role of India’s Test captain, leading by example and delivering solid performances with the bat. As captain, he has accumulated 1101 runs, including four centuries, underlining his importance to the team. His leadership saw India reach the final of the World Test Championship last year, further highlighting his success in the role.
Josh Hazlewood, who has faced Rohit Sharma on multiple occasions, admitted that the Indian captain poses a significant challenge to bowlers. Hazlewood highlighted Rohit’s ability to handle fast bowling with ease, praising his technique against the new ball. “He’s faced the new ball a lot. I feel like he plays the quicks unbelievably well. The bounce doesn’t seem to worry him, the movement doesn’t. He’s got all the time in the world,” Hazlewood remarked during a conversation on Star Sports.
Rohit Sharma’s next big challenge as India’s Test captain will be leading the side in the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, set to take place Down Under later this year. The series promises to be a tough test for Rohit, both as a leader and a batsman.
