Rohit Sharma's brutal assault on Australia in T20 WC left Viv Richards in awe, reveals journalist

Veteran Indian journalist Vimal Kumar talked about how India National Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma left Sir Vivian Richards in awe of his knock against Australia in the T20 World Cup 2024. He said that the opening batter took that match personally, especially after the loss in the final of the World Cup 2023.

India National Cricket Team batter Rohit brought out his aggressive best in the game against Australia in the T20 World Cup 2024. The captain took revenge for the defeat in the final of the 2023 World Cup and ensured that he eliminated 2021 T20 World Cup winners from the tournament.

Rohit went berserk against the Aussie bowlers right from the start. He started on a high note when he slammed Mitchell Starc for 29 runs in the third over. After that, he didn't stop as he hit the bowlers all over the park and brought up his half-century in just 19 balls, taking his team off to a flying start.

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Rohit Sharma didn't go easy at all after the half-century as he hit bowlers all over the park. He ended with an inning of 92 runs in just 41 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 224 and hit 7 fours and 8 sixes in his innings, which helped India post a big total on the board and win the game.

To have someone like Viv Richards in awe even for half an hour, it means your life is made - Vimal Kumar on Rohit Sharma

Vimal Kumar, who was there in the stands covering the match, said that he was confident that if India beat Australia, they would win the tournament. He revealed how skipper Rohit Sharma made Viv Richards, who was watching the game, excited. Speaking on the 2 Sloggers podcast, he explained:

"I always knew that if they can beat Australia, no team will be able to stop them. You look at that game against Australia, it was as if Rohit Sharma took it personally. That is the home ground of Viv Richards, and someone told me that when he was watching the match, he was in awe."

Kumar further pointed out how leaving a legend like Vivian Richards in awe of your batting is a big thing for any cricketer. While lauding India captain Rohit Sharma for his heroics, he explained:

"To have someone like Viv Richards in awe even for half an hour, it means your life is made. If Viv Richards is watching the match and you make him clap, there is nothing like it."

Vivian Richards arguably is the greatest ever batter to have played the game of cricket. He was the main reason behind the dominance of the West Indies National Cricket Team during his playing days. His impact was so much that many cricketers looked up to him, and even Virat Kohli calls him his idol.

After that match against Australia, Rohit Sharma went on to slam another half-century in the semi-final against England and helped his team win. He then finally guided India National Cricket Team to the title victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 as they beat South Africa in the final to win their second T20 World Cup.