By Swapneel Deshpande 14 Oct 2023, 11:09 IST
Team India is looking in great form under Rohit Sharma. He has been leading the side very well. Under his captaincy, India won the Asia Cup 2022 and is looking well set to win the 2023 World Cup. Hardik Pandya showered praise on his captain saying that the Mumbai batter has backed many players under his captaincy. He also said that Rohit has been supportive and the outcomes are visible.
In an ICC video interview, vice-captain Hardik Pandya showered commendation on captain Rohit Sharma. Pandya expressed that Sharma has provided significant support to numerous players during his captaincy, affording them substantial opportunities to shine.
Hardik Pandya praised Rohit Sharma, stating, “Rohit has backed many players, and we are now the visible outcomes of his support. He’s been exceptional, encouraging us to express ourselves and providing ample opportunities.” This underscores Rohit Sharma’s role as a leader who fosters a conducive environment for players to thrive and highlights his pivotal contributions to the team’s success.
Rohit Sharma took over as the captain of the Indian cricket team in November 2021, initially stepping in as the T20I skipper after Virat Kohli‘s resignation. Subsequently, when Kohli relinquished the captaincy in the remaining two formats, Rohit Sharma was named the captain for all formats of the Indian cricket team.
After securing consecutive victories, India, filled with confidence, is set to confront long-standing rival Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad this Saturday. The cricket rivalry between these two nations is among the most intense worldwide, drawing substantial global viewership. In their World Cup journey, India initiated with a win against Australia, while Pakistan has clinched two back-to-back victories, building momentum leading up to this significant encounter.
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