The current ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has been nothing short of a spectacular show for cricket fans across the globe. Every game has had thrilling moments and amazing performances, but one player, Rohit Sharma, has stood out like a bright light. The Indian cricket team’s captain has led his side to three straight wins. The renowned Australian player Ricky Ponting has heaped accolades on him for it.
Team India’s adventure in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 began with a resounding success, a six-wicket triumph against Australia. After this incredible beginning, they went on to beat Afghanistan and Pakistan by eight and seven wickets, respectively, to extend their winning streak. Their outstanding play has propelled them to the top of the standings and is evidence of their domination in the competition.
India’s incredible run in the World Cup has been in large part due to the leadership of Rohit Sharma. In a competition where every game matters greatly, Rohit has shown himself to be an outstanding captain. Rohit was removed for a duck in the first game. However, he came back strongly, setting a record by scoring a century against Afghanistan in only 63 balls. His 131 runs were crucial to India’s victory as they chased down 273 in 35 overs.
Rohit’s outstanding performance continued against Pakistan, as he scored 86 runs in only 63 balls. India was able to reach their target of 192 runs in under 31 overs thanks in large part to this crucial contribution. The versatility and leadership skills of Rohit Sharma have been widely praised.
Ricky Ponting Calls Rohit Sharma A Better Leader In World Cup Than Virat Kohli
Former Australian cricket team captain and three-time World Cup winner Ricky Ponting has spoken highly of Rohit Sharma. Rohit is a player who, according to Ponting, never loses his cool, whether on or off the pitch. Ponting thinks that Rohit’s ability to maintain his cool under pressure is a key factor in his success in a tournament of this scale. “He’s very laid back, Rohit. Very laid back with everything he does,” Ponting told the ICC.
“You can even see that by the way that he plays. He’s a pretty laconic sort of batsman as well, and that’s the way he is both on and off the field. We can’t sit back and say that the pressure won’t get to them at some stage, or it won’t affect them, because it will, just with the enormity of the tournament. But he’ll take it and cope with it as well as probably anyone,” he added.
Ricky Ponting made some astute observations on Rohit Sharma, comparing him to his predecessor Virat Kohli. He hypothesised that the pressures of the World Cup were especially difficult for Kohli to handle, given his reputation for playing with emotion.
“Someone like Virat, who is a bit more heart-on-the-sleeve, and probably listens to the fans and plays up with the fans a little bit more, someone with his personality would probably find it a bit harder,” Ponting said.
“But I think Rohit will be fine with it. He’s a terrific bloke and has been a great player for a long time, and he’s done a great job as leader of India,” he added.
Ponting’s remark is not meant as a criticism of Kohli’s leadership, but rather to highlight the variety of approaches to team management within the Indian cricket squad. Rohit Sharma’s cool demeanour and composure have been great assets, but each captain brings their own set of skills and talents to the table.
The pressure is on Rohit Sharma to keep Team India on the right track in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. India seems like a strong candidate to win the World Cup, with a perfect record and a leader that leads by example. On Thursday, October 19, they’ll square off against Bangladesh in Pune.
