Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has issued a grave warning to New Zealand ahead of India’s second ODI. Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, defeated New Zealand in his 12-run ODI in the first on Wednesday.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said after Rohit Sharma-led Team India delivered a thrilling win to the side without Kane Williamson in the series opener in Hyderabad on Wednesday. – Issued a grave warning to New Zealand as Handler fends off hitmen. Along with Shubman Gill, Indian skipper Rohit made an impressive start to the hosts at the 1st One Day His International (ODI) against New Zealand at the Gandhi International Stadium in Rajiv.
The veteran Indian skipper, who smashed four fours and two sixes, was hoping to record 48 half-centuries in the inaugural ODI against world No. 1-ranked New Zealand. However, Rohit was stopped by Blair Tickner, who beat the experienced Indian opener in 13 overs. Rohit didn’t expect to start in Black’s opening game against the Caps, so from 38 balls he was sent off with 34 balls left.
Former Indian cricketer Manjrekar spoke to Star Sports about the senior batsman’s form, noting that Rohit are fending off big scores after starting the new season after a dismal half-century against Sri Lanka. I don’t know why I can’t get it, I don’t see any obvious signs that he’s not hitting well. As for Virat Kohli, we found him not in the form we expected or have become accustomed to over the years. Rohit Sharma seems to be hitting the ball pretty well and in the series against Sri Lanka he’s clocking 30-40s and 70-80s. But hundreds escape him,” said Manjrekar.
A former Indian cricketer and full-time pundit, Rohit helped end a century-long drought in international cricket. The 35-year-old has marked his 29th century in his illustrious ODI career. Rohit is also the only hitter to hit three double centuries in a 50-over format. “As long as India scores 350 or more, it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t score hundreds. A hundred points could be right there,” Manjrekar added.