WATCH: Rohit Sharma mentors LSG’s Abdul Samad, says ‘tu mere jaisa khel nahi sakta…’
New Delhi: A video of Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma mentoring Lucknow Super Giants player Abdul Samad on batting technique has become popular online. The interaction, which took place before their Sunday game, shows Sharma offering the younger player advice.
Rohit Sharma has previously been seen with a young fan, and Abhishek Sharma also interacted with the child after a Mumbai-Sunrisers Hyderabad match.
Likewise, Ashutosh Sharma has been seen speaking to former India captain MS Dhoni and Vipraj Nigam with ace India batter Virat Kohli.
“Hit it either off this leg or off that leg. You know why I’m saying this, it’s because every wicket has a pace. It’s different every day. Today the humidity is more, so there will be moisture,” Rohit told Samad in a video shared by LSG.
“If it’s less humid and more windy, then the pitch is better to bat on. You won’t get that knowledge until the match starts,” Rohit said.
Following a slow start to the Indian Premier League, the Indian captain demonstrated improved form, scoring 76 not out and 70 in his last two matches.
“Whatever ability you have, whatever talent, whatever technique, some things don’t work without technique, let’s accept that. Tu mere jaisa nahin khel sakta, mein tere jaisa nahin khel sakta (You can’t play like me, I can’t play like you),” Rohit said.
“Tera apna ek talent hai (You have your talent). If I go to copy you or you try to copy me, or if I go to copy his technique or his technique, life will pass by in that time. Most important is what is up here,” Rohit added.
Mumbai Indians’ strong performance is currently at its peak, with key players like Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, and Hardik Pandya exhibiting excellent form, presenting a significant challenge for their future opponents.
Rohit Sharma’s recent success, scoring 76 and 70 in his last two matches, is attributed to his consistent ability to capitalize on power plays and avoid poor shots, a skill evident even during periods of lower scoring.
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