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Rohit Sharma is asked to stay relaxed and keep his mind fresh, free from outside pressure, as the head coach, Gautam Gambhir, wants the best out of the veteran opener who has done a lot for the India National Cricket Team over the years.
On July 15, it was reported that India head coach Gautam Gambhir suggested that Rohit should back his natural batting style after making a disappointing outing against England in Birmingham for the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series.
Will Rohit Sharma play in the 2027 ODI World Cup?
As Team India prepares for the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2027, the performance of the cricketers in the format, including the performances of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the other senior cricketers also likely to be under the selectors' observation.
Rohit, who is now 39 and will be 40 by the next ODI World Cup, was believed to be uncertain for the upcoming ODI World Cup. As soon as he was dismissed for only 11 runs from 21 balls, the speculations around the opener's future increased in a broad aspect.
Gautam Gambhir backs Rohit Sharma to take off extra pressure
If the reports are to be believed, then Gautam Gambhir has relieved Rohit of extra burdens. It is always believed that players can perform best when they are released from extra pressure. Clear communication often proved to be the best way to help a player stay free from unnecessary worries about their role in a team.
According to the latest reports, the head coach advises Rohit to bat in his own way and express himself without hesitation.
"Rohit has done a lot for this team and the country in white-ball cricket. The coach wants him to play the way he has throughout his career and express himself freely. The way Rohit Sharma has been batting under pressure, it seems clear that he needs a bit of time and mental space rather than constant scrutiny," a source told India Today.
Team India wants to see another masterclass from Rohit Sharma
The source mentioned that the Gautam Gambhir-led team management wants the best out of the former India captain, not by putting extra pressure on him, as Rohit has been serving the team for a long time and has helped the national cricket team to gain multiple prestigious titles when he was the leader of the Men in Blue.
“Players of his calibre often perform at their best when they are free from external pressure and allowed to trust their instincts. Instead of overanalysing every innings, it is important to back someone who has consistently delivered for India over the years. A relaxed and confident Rohit Sharma is capable of changing games on his own, and sometimes faith and patience are just as important as technical adjustments,” the source added.
The experienced opener opened his account in the ODI series by playing his trademark pull shot off Jofra Archer for a four. Soon after smashing the pacer for a boundary, Sam Curran, another England pacer, took Rohit Sharma’s wicket. He again went to hit the ball but miscued it, only to land in the safe hands of the England skipper Harry Brook.
