Rohit Sharma Names The Players With Best Pull Shot, Best Straight Drive, And Best Scoop Shot In International Cricket

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma enjoyed some leisure time before Team India’s preparations for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 warm-up matches. Rohit Sharma shared his cricket preferences, mentioning his favorite batter known for an exceptional pull shot.

Rohit is set to lead the Indian team in the upcoming World Cup on home soil. The Men in Blue will enter the tournament as the No. 1 ODI-ranked team. They are strong title contenders in the tournament, given their familiarity with the home conditions.

Rohit Sharma’s Choices For Cricket Shots

In a rapid-fire interview with sports journalist Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel, Rohit Sharma named Ricky Ponting as the best exponent of the pull shot. The Indian skipper was impressed with Ponting’s skill in dispatching short-pitched deliveries to the boundary.

When asked about the best straight drive, Rohit picked Sachin Tendulkar as the master of this classic cricket shot. He emphasized Tendulkar’s unmatched precision and timing, saying the straight drive was his signature shot throughout his illustrious career.

Rohit’s top choice for the best scoop shot is Suryakumar Yadav, known for his innovative cricket strokes. Suryakumar has showcased his unique shot selection both in international and franchise cricket, making him a standout performer in the shorter format.

Team India To Face England In First Warm-Up Game

On Thursday, Team India players arrived in Guwahati in preparation for their warm-up match against England. The hosts are set to face Jos Buttler-led England in their first warm-up game at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on September 30.

Ravichandran Ashwin, who replaced the injured Axar Patel, traveled with the team to Guwahati. The Rohit Sharma-led team will play their second warm-up match against the Netherlands at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on October 3.

India World Cup Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav

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