New Delhi: Runs have dried up but Rohit insists to ‘feel good’ about his batting Rohit Sharma admits it’s been a while since he has scored big in Test cricket, but he insists it isn’t because of desire, technique or fitness and as long as he remains fit and agile, he ill continue to play in red-ball cricket.
Rohit has been dismissed for 3, 6 and 10 in the second and third Test matches in Australia, after missing the Border-Gavaskar series opener due to the birth of his second child.
The India skipper has demoted himself in the middle-order to allow KL Rahul to continue playing as an opener, with the move yet to click for him.
After rain forced a draw in the third game at Brisbane Rohit spoke candidly on his batting, as India look towards him to fire in the remaining two matches of the series.
“I have not batted well. There’s no harm in accepting that. But I know what’s in my mind, how I’m preparing myself. All those boxes are very much ticked. It’s just about spending as much time as possible, which I’m pretty sure I’m just there,” he said on Tuesday.
“As long as my mind, my body, my feet are moving well, I’m pretty happy with how things are panning out for me. Sometimes those numbers can tell you that it’s been a while since he’s got big runs.
“But for a person like me, it’s all about how I feel in my mind, what kind of prep I’m having before each game, and how I’m feeling about myself. That’s the most important thing. And I’m feeling good about myself, to be honest. Runs are obviously not showing that, but inside it’s a different feeling.”
Emotional about retiring Ashwin
Veteran spinner announced his retirement from international cricket after the drawn Test, a decision that affects him as he sees yet another long-time team-mate leave.
“We have played so much together. When these guys keep leaving, you do miss them. We are always friends. What can we do (if they retire or are not part of team)… We are not together on tours but we keep meeting,” the right hand batter said.
“I keep meeting Ajinkya as he stays in Bombay. Pujara likes to hide in Rajkot, we don’t meet often but we do at times. Ashwin also, he will be with you guys. I am sure we will keep meeting.
“By the way Rahane has not retired (tum marwaoge yaar) you will put me in trouble (by asking such questions). Even Pujara has not retired. They both can come back.”
Rohit Sharma has been dismissed for 3, 6 and 10 in the second and third Test matches in Australia, after missing the Border-Gavaskar series opener due to the birth of his second child. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
