IND vs WI: India Need Rohit Sharma For The Asia Cup And The T20 World Cup: Ex-Pakistan Star's Key Piece Of Advice For India Captain

Rohit Sharma, India’s captain, is certain that despite having a back spasm during India’s seven-wicket victory over West Indies, he will be able to play in the fourth Twenty20 International on Saturday. In the second over of the Indian innings, the exquisite opener wounded himself and left the game at 11.

Rohit Sharma strained his lower back while trying to swing towards the on-side, which caused his innings to be cut short. Suryakumar Yadav’s aggressive 76 at the top and Rishabh Pant’s unbroken 33 towards the finish helped India win the match, nevertheless. 

Rohit Sharma Should Prioritize His Fitness: Danish Kaneria

At order to prevent further deterioration of the injury, veteran Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria advises Indian batsman Rohit to take care during the next 20-over match in Lauderhill. 

“When Rohit Sharma pulled the delivery for a boundary and the way he reacted, as a player, I knew he was in a lot of pain. He should prioritize his fitness and even if it means he needs to rest for the next two games, then it doesn’t matter.

India need Rohit Sharma for the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup. So even if he rests, there are ample match-winners and captaincy options like Shreyas, Sanju Samson or even Rishabh Pant,” said Kaneria on his YouTube channel. 

“It is okay at the moment,” Rohit said after the game. “We’ve got a few days between (now and) the next game, so hopefully I should be okay.” 

Danish Kaneria Impressed By Suryakumar Yadav’s Shot-making Skills

While Rohit left the game early, Yadav dominated an 86-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer, who scored 24 runs, slamming four sixes and eight boundaries around Warner Park. India’s advantage in the five-game series was later recovered by Rishabh Pant’s undefeated 33. 

Kaneria praised Yadav’s stroke-play and the Indian’s deft wristwork when flicking the ball. In the T20I men’s player rankings, he has even climbed three ranks to within two rating points of Babar Azam, who is now placed first. 

“We all know what an incredibly classical player Suryakumar Yadav is. But in modern-day cricket, I don’t think there’s anyone who plays the flick shot as well as him. The way he uses his wrists over the top in the flick, absolutely magnificent,” said Kaneria. 

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