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“Not Everyone Is De Villiers” – Rohit Sharma’s Strike Rate vs Average Debate Ignites Twitter

Rohit SarkarBy Rohit Sarkar29/08/2023Updated:29/08/2023No Comments3 Mins Read
Rohit Sharma's Strike Rate vs Average Debate Ignites Twitter

Ah, the cricket pitch — that lush oval, forever serving as a battlefield for heroes with bats and balls. And who could overlook Rohit Sharma, the Indian opener, whose audacious swats across the boundary line have redefined the expectations of the modern game? Ah, yes, but now, the hero speaks — and he speaks of averages and strike rates, shaking the bedrock of cricketing discourse!

His frank admission to the media brings forth a debate that’s as old as the sport itself, albeit with a modern twist. “High average or high strike rate? One can’t have both,” he says. But is it that black and white? Ah, life’s rarely so simple!

Enter AB de Villiers—the man, the myth, the legend. With an average of 62 and a strike rate of 111 during 2011-18, he’s the epitome of cricketing opulence. He raises the bar so high it blurs into the clouds, begging the question: is the trade-off Sharma speaks of a universal cricketing law, or merely a theory yet to be disproven? Ah, such intriguing narratives one stumbles upon when delving into the world of cricket!

Rohit Sharma: “It’s not possible to have a 55 average and 110 Strike Rate”

Now, you might say, “Hey, but de Villiers and Sharma are not the same. They’re different players with different roles!” And you’d be right. Sharma, the opener, has the Herculean task of facing the fresh, devilish swing of the new ball—a stark contrast to de Villiers, who generally finds himself amidst the middle-order chaos.

Ah, but let’s not overlook the tactical metamorphosis of the sport. The game’s evolved, and so must our heroes. Gone are the days when an opener’s role was akin to that of a warm-up act. Now, they’re expected to be headline grabbers from ball one. Rohit Sharma has embraced this philosophy, albeit with sacrifices to his average.

Now, what do the fans say? “Boo!” cries one. “Bravo!” cheers another. Such is the fickle but passionate nature of the cricket audience, and indeed, the discussion spirals into a whirlpool of tweets, stats, memes, and the occasional dose of wisdom. After all, what’s a debate without its masala, eh?

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So, we sit at the edge of our seats, leaning into this new narrative that has emerged from Rohit Sharma’s honest confession. We’re left with more questions than answers. Are we on the cusp of redefining success in cricket? Will Sharma strike a novel path, or is he setting up for an eventual paradigm shift?

In any case, the debate’s as captivating as a last-ball thriller. As the next matches approach, we’re all buckled up, popcorn in hand, waiting for Sharma’s next move. Will he continue to raise eyebrows, or will he silence the critics with an awe-inspiring inning? Time will tell, and we, the captivated audience, will be there to see every swing, miss, hit, and run.

So here we are. The matter at hand remains unresolved, veiled in shades of grey. Yet, the discussions and disagreements elevate the conversation, making us all ponder the complexities of the sport we love so dearly. Ah, the debate is far from over, but rest assured, the fireworks, much like Sharma’s towering sixes, are bound to continue.

Unless you are a superhuman.
Ab de villiers ODI stats from 2011-18
👏👏 https://t.co/xg6i01JsDS pic.twitter.com/TzRvzUBiwb

— Dy (retd.) (@Tweets_dy_) August 29, 2023

Played with SR of around 90 in T20 semis
And wants to play 100+ sr in odi when 90 is fine..kyu Rohit bro

— Archer (@poserarcher) August 29, 2023

But it is kinda possible to have 105 SR and 55 average Rohit. https://t.co/Nnu6AuYgKW pic.twitter.com/bsjlP8mYf7

— Akash (@Akashkumarjha14) August 29, 2023

Jos Buttler and David Miller say “are you sure about that?” https://t.co/Ix4MMbkj6H pic.twitter.com/n3MGKRqOUf

— Rivaan Athwal (@rivaanathwal31) August 29, 2023

We understand Rohit, not everyone is Devilliers. https://t.co/SM6Wnsd9yx

— kumlesh (@kyabataubhai) August 29, 2023

“It's not possible to have a 55 average and 110 Strike Rate” He neither averages 50+ nor has 90+ SR 😭😭 https://t.co/u4bjPGehGa

— S. (@FREAKVILL1ERS) August 29, 2023

Rohit Sharma dream is Ab De Villiers Reality 🤣pic.twitter.com/ftacr9K4oD https://t.co/SoqspZ7MHg

— Tyson (@BreatheVirat21) August 29, 2023

https://twitter.com/RCB_LOVER18/status/1696483027126542837?s=20

It is! https://t.co/y9DGJxJZSJ pic.twitter.com/IT989ZT9Xf

— Pandemic Pep™️ (@afc_anubhav) August 29, 2023

https://twitter.com/Seeker45m/status/1696491105863520438?s=20

SR is overrated in ODIs.
He have thrown wickets regularly by playing high risk shots.
Need him to control the innings for sure.
This approach costed us in WT20 and WTC Finals as well. https://t.co/HxBCSCKfNI

— AK (@ak141194) August 29, 2023

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