'Same thing could happen at World Cup': Karthik hails Rohit's measured 92 vs WI
Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik praised Rohit Sharma's measured 92-run innings against the West Indies, noting his ability to absorb pressure. Karthik believes this experience will be vital for India's performance in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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It provides insight into the strategic thinking behind professional cricket and the importance of veteran players in high-stakes international tournaments.
Rohit Sharma may have missed out on a deserved century in the third ODI against the West Indies, but his 92-run knock once again underlined why experience could be one of India’s biggest assets heading into the 2027 ODI World Cup.With India rocked by the early dismissals of captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, Rohit resisted the temptation to attack and instead absorbed the pressure before switching gears later in his innings. His measured approach drew high praise from former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who believes the knock showed exactly why Rohit will remain crucial for India in South Africa.Rohit absorbs pressure before turning on the heatIndia were in trouble early in the third ODI at the CA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, losing Gill and Kohli inside the opening three overs.
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