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Karthik Says Rohit’s Windies Knock Shows 2027 World Cup Importance

Karthik Says Rohit’s Windies Knock Shows 2027 World Cup Importance
'Rohit will be crucial in 2027 WC': Karthik praises ex-captain for Windies knock · thehansindia.com

India lost two early wickets in its third ODI against the West Indies.

The pitch was helping the fast bowlers, so batting was difficult.

Rohit Sharma did not try to hit every ball hard at first.

He scored carefully and worked with Ruturaj Gaikwad to steady the innings.

Later, Rohit attacked more and finished with 92 runs from 85 balls.

Dinesh Karthik said Rohit’s experience helped him know when to wait and when to score quickly.

Ajinkya Rahane also praised how Rohit handled the challenge.

Karthik said this kind of experience could help India at the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.

Key facts

Match
Third ODI between India and West Indies
Rohit Sharma's score
92 runs from 85 balls
Early wickets
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli were out in the first three overs
Partnership
Rohit steadied the innings with Ruturaj Gaikwad
Venue
CA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
World Cup discussed
The 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa
Commentators
Dinesh Karthik and Ajinkya Rahane praised Rohit's innings

Quotes

Dinesh Karthik

Former India cricketer commenting on Rohit Sharma’s innings.

“It seemed the first time that the bowlers were getting help. West Indies had a good chance. But the way Rohit handled it was well; he left several balls, did not attack as he used to. He observed the situation and put up a strong partnership with Ruturaj before cashing in against spinners later.”
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“The beauty of having experience is that they have seen this situation a lot before. If you take Rohit Sharma, when he saw the two early wickets fall, if you see he was on 20 for the first 40 balls with a 50 strike rate.”
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