IND vs SA | Keep reminding myself to score big, reveals Rohit Sharma
India’s seasoned opener, Rohit Sharma has spoken of the importance of getting into the game of the Test cricket and that he keeps reminding himself that he has a big score to make whenever he is on the cricket pitch. Rohit was awarded the player of the match as well as the series titles.
Being an experienced opener in limited-overs for India, Rohit Sharma only got to open the innings for the first time in Tests playing against South Africa in Vizag. He scored a stunning hundred in his first Test innings as an opener and even went on to score a double hundred in the third Test in Ranchi, hence cementing his position in the side. Rohit has thanked the management for believing in him and said that this is like new start for him as it was during his first outing as an opener in ODIs.
"I'm thankful for the opportunity to the management for that opening slot. I can take a lot of positives about how to counter the new ball. The new ball is always a threat, and to be able to counter that will be a huge positive. I can take my game forward from that. (Discipline at the start in white-ball cricket too) Yeah, it's something that started in 2013 when I started opening in white-ball cricket,” said Rohit Sharma during the post-match presentation in Ranchi.
“I realised you need some discipline at the start of the innings. It's a template to my batting that allows me some success to my batting. I believe that I can do that for the team, and there are lots of aspects that you need to be mindful of when you're opening. The support of the coach and captain helps,” he added.
Speaking about the difference in the two formats, he said that the first part of a Test innings is always difficult, but after that phase has been survived it’s about pacing up your game and wanting to score big. Basically, a big match temperament.
“(Double hundreds) Test cricket is a different game. Getting that big score will give confidence moving forward. I always believe that once you are in, it is only mistakes that can get you out. We saw how hard it was to counter that new ball, and once you pass that stage, it's all about how you want to pace yourself. I kept telling myself I want to be there, I want to get a big score and take my team to a good position," Rohit concluded.
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