"This is the real Rohit Sharma, haven't seen better entertainment"- Father of Indian batting entertainment lauds the Indian captain

In the thrilling Super-8 clash against Australia in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Indian captain Rohit Sharma delivered an outstanding performance that left fans and cricket experts in awe of him.

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag, who was also known for his explosive batting, was really impressed by Sharma’s hammering at the Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium in Saint Lucia on Monday, June 24.

Rohit Sharma's stellar knock guides India to the semifinals in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Sehwag said that Rohit showed his true colors with his record-breaking knock of 92 runs on 41 balls during Team India’s 24-run win over Australia in the Super-8 clash. He brutally assaulted the Australian pacers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.

Rohit’s innings were a perfect blend of his aggressive and fearless batting, which brought immense joy to the cricket fraternity, and Sehwag said that he has never witnessed better entertainment in the World Cup than this, saying the Indian skipper’s performance was beyond his expectations.

Sehwag anticipated that the right-hander batter would play at least till the first six overs, but he went beyond, with his spectacular knock featuring eight sixes and seven fours at a staggering strike rate of 224.

The senior Indian opener's powerful hitting played an instrumental role in setting up a perfect game for India, contributing significantly to the Men in Blue’s commanding win over the Australian cricket team.

Rohit Sharma delivered "Paisa Wasool" performance against Australia: Virender Sehwag

Even Sehwag mentioned that if he were to buy a ticket to watch any cricketer play, it would undoubtedly be for Rohit Sharma. He lauded Rohit as a "paisa wasool" performer, saying his batting prowess provides full value for money and unparalleled entertainment.

Rohit’s remarkable performance has not only guided Team India to the semifinals of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 but has also set a high bar for entertainment and skill, making it a memorable highlight of the tournament. India will now face England in the semifinals on June 27.

Virender Sehwag said on Cricbuzz Live: “Today we saw the real form of Rohit Sharma. Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc were behind him. Today he made everyone happy. I haven't seen better entertainment than this in the World Cup. I was expecting him to stay there till only 6 overs. It was more than 6 overs.

He hit 8 sixes and 7 fours and his strike rate was 224. It made our hearts happy. It was a perfect game for India. It was a perfect setup. Is there any other line left to praise him? If I have to take a ticket to watch someone’s play, then it would be Rohit Sharma. He is paisa wasool performer.”

He is the performer of the day: Manoj Tiwary on Rohit Sharma

Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer-turned-politician and commentator Manoj Tiwary also lauded Rohit for his full paisa wasool performance against Australia in the crucial Super-8 game on Monday.

Manoj Tiwary said during the same discussion: “If a person has so many range of shots and ability to play. Then it is a full paisa wasool innings. He is the performer of the day. He built the momentum. We often say that if an opener gives you such an aggressive start. Then it becomes a mountain of runs. He deserves to be the performer of the day.”