Nasser Hussain has provided Rohit Sharma with an unusual piece of advice in preparation for India’s World Cup clash with Sri Lanka.
India’s team is eager to secure a spot in the semi-finals when they face Sri Lanka in the 2023 World Cup match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. With six consecutive victories, the Men in Blue seem increasingly unstoppable with each passing game. They have successfully checked all the boxes, with very few challenges except for the absence of Hardik Pandya due to injury. Nevertheless, the team, in the best of form, has been dominating their opponents. Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, and England – they have all succumbed to the might of India over the past four weeks in the world’s premier cricket tournament.
In addition to the remarkable individual performances and impressive records, a vital element fueling the Indian team’s current dominance is their strong sense of unity. These players are highly motivated to win the World Cup, and this can only be achieved when there is a positive atmosphere within the dressing room and strong player relationships. The consistent display of camaraderie between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the joy they find in each other’s successes, and the highly successful post-match medal award ceremonies all contribute to creating an ideal playing environment.
While team cohesion is the binding factor among this group of exceptionally talented cricketers, Nasser Hussain has introduced a unique suggestion. The former England captain believes that, in order to keep the players rejuvenated, some time apart might be beneficial. His suggestion is specifically aimed at Rohit, as India’s upcoming World Cup fixture is set to take place in Rohit’s hometown of Mumbai. Hussain suggests that the India captain could benefit from some time away from the entire squad.
‘Ensure you step out of the World Cup bubble’: Hussain’s advice to Rohit
“One of the benefits of a home World Cup is the opportunity for work, rest, and play. For someone like Rohit Sharma, I’d advise him to take some time away from the team. You’re in Mumbai now, go spend time with your family. It will help you distance yourself from the game. This tournament is quite lengthy, and you’re under pressure for an extended period. If I were Rahul Dravid, I’d recommend to some of my players – make sure you get some rest, make sure you step out of the World Cup bubble,” Hussain suggested during a conversation with the host broadcaster at the mid-innings interval of Tuesday’s World Cup match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Fresh from a victory in his 100th match as India’s captain, Rohit returns to the Wankhede Stadium, a place where he honed his batting skills during his formative years. After missing out on India’s triumph at the 2011 World Cup, Rohit is determined to rectify his past mistakes from 12 years ago. He has already been in sensational form, amassing 398 runs from six matches with an average of 66.33, including two half-centuries and one century. Based on his current form, the India captain could be gearing up for another outstanding performance against a team he enjoys playing against. Rohit has scored 1860 runs against Sri Lanka in 49 innings at an average of 46.50, including his career-best score of 264