Sunil Gavaskar, a revered figure in Indian cricket, has identified a significant shift in Rohit Sharma’s batting philosophy in the ODI arena. Following Sharma’s resilient 73 against Australia in the second ODI, Gavaskar commented on the captain’s new approach. He suggested that Sharma is moving away from his former aggressive opening strategy, which aimed for quickfire starts. Instead, Sharma now seems focused on playing a more anchor-like role, aiming to convert good starts into big scores, potentially centuries. Gavaskar explained that this change is driven by experience, allowing Sharma to assess the match situation, especially after losing early wickets. This mature approach ensures that Sharma’s valuable time at the crease translates into a more substantial contribution for the team’s batting efforts.
