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The match at the Greenfield International Stadium on September 27 witnessed three centuries, one from the West Indies and two from the Indian camp. While Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill scored a century each, fans will expect a big knock from Rohit Sharma's bat in the second match of the three-ODI series in Guwahati on September 30 at the Barsapara Stadium.
Rohit Sharma departed after scoring 32 runs off 35 balls with two 4s and three 6s. The experienced opener was under control until the over from the West Indies national cricket team's fast bowler Alzarri Joseph. Rohit was uncomfortable against the Caribbean pacer and, out of desperation, he hoisted the ball in search of a boundary.
Rohit Sharma was dismissed by the pacer Alzarri Joseph
Usually, Rohit is one of the best batters against fast bowlers. But the way Alzarri Joseph dismissed him in the previous match, keeping constant pressure on the veteran, raised Rohit Sharma's close friend Abhishek Nayar's eyebrows.
Speaking on JioStar's 'Game Plan', JioStar expert Abhishek Nayar mentioned that scoring runs against the fast bowler is not a big deal for the former India captain Rohit. But he lost his wicket, beaten by Alzarri Joseph's pace.
Abhishek Nayar on Rohit Sharma dismissal in India vs West Indies 1st ODI
The right-handed batter played a hooked flick shot to get a boundary, but his bat position was not in a perfect position to make a sweet connection. The ball gained height, but not the distance. Jewel Andrew in the Deep, grabbed the ball.
"When we talk about Rohit Sharma, we always think that if a fast bowler is bowling to him, he will score runs. It is never a problem. But Alzarri Joseph came as a first change and beat him with pace. That is something Rohit will definitely be thinking about. From what I know of him, he will go back and watch the footage. He will keep replaying how he got out and how that maiden over happened," Abhishek Nayar said on the show (as quoted by NDTV)
Rohit Sharma will come back stronger: Abhishek Sharma
Nayar further mentioned that Rohit will definitely make a strong comeback in the next match, rectifying his previous mistake. The Guwahati pitch could test the batter's technique and skills as the pitch could offer the pacers extra pace and bounce to the fast bowlers.
"I am pretty sure he will come back stronger. But that dismissal will stay at the back of his mind. He might take his time early on, or he might counter-attack from the start in the second ODI. It depends on the plan he creates."
"But the Guwahati pitch could help the bowlers with pace and bounce. It is a red soil pitch, so there will be good bounce. That will be a test for Rohit. Hopefully, he corrects his approach in the second ODI," Nayar added.
