Just before the start of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former South African bowler Dale Steyn has made a big claim that Rohit Sharma can emerge as the highest run-scorer this season.
Rohit Sharma has been out of the T20 format for some time. However, recently we have seen him losing weight for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League after he was trolled on the internet for being overweight.
Can Rohit Sharma be seen in his prime form?
Speaking to the broadcast, Steyn said that Rohit Sharma is looking fit, well-prepared and more focused for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.
“Guns blazing. I think he will be focused and aggressive, but in a controlled manner. It will not be a reckless attack, it will be cultured, will adapt to the conditions. We are likely to see the best of Rohit Sharma this season,” he said.
He said, “You can see it in their bodies, and there is this feeling in the air – cricket in India is always in the air, but now there is a winning culture that Indian cricket is starting to adopt. The world is seeing it, and India is two steps ahead of everyone else.”
Showed in two months that Rohit Sharma is no less than Virat Kohli.
“Like before, Rohit is not a consistent player across all three formats, so he is using the IPL as the perfect platform to showcase his skills and remind everyone that he is still at the top,” he said.
He said, “This is his period, two months to show India that he remains among the best players along with Virat and other experienced players. Opening at Wankhede, on the other side with Quinton de Kock and possibly (Ryan) Rickleton also, Rohit is ready to explode. It is going to be exciting.”
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