'Don't want 50s and 100s': Rohit Sharma sends a clear message on new intent game of Team India

After India's emphatic 50-run victory over Bangladesh in their Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2024, captain Rohit Sharma delivered a decisive statement on the team's new batting approach. With this win, India edged closer to securing a spot in the semi-finals, underscoring their dominant form in the tournament.

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Rohit Sharma on India's aggressive batting style

In the post-match presentation, Rohit Sharma emphasized a strategic shift from the traditional quest for individual milestones to a more impactful, aggressive style of play. "I have been talking about this for a long time now. It's about going there and putting that into work. Considering everything we played really well, adapted to the conditions," he remarked.

Rohit Sharma highlighted the importance of every batter playing their role effectively, regardless of personal scores. "All eight batters need to play their role, whatever it is. We saw one guy get 50 and we got 197, in T20 I don't believe we need to get fifties and hundreds, what matters is the pressure you put on the bowlers," he explained.

This approach was evident in the match against Bangladesh, where India's batsmen attacked from the outset, maintaining a high run rate throughout their innings. Rohit praised the collective effort, stating, "All the batters from the word go played well and that's how we want to play as well. There is a lot of experience in the squad and we back them."

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Rohit Sharma lauds Hardik Pandya

Rohit Sharma also heaped praise on all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Pandya, who scored the first half-century by an Indian No. 6 in a T20 World Cup game, also took a wicket in the team's 50-run Super 8s win against Bangladesh.

“I mentioned in the last game as well, his batting well puts us in a good stead. We want to finish well and Hardik being Hardik we know what he is capable of,” Rohit said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

“He is a very important player for us, if he can keep doing that, it will put us in good positions,” Rohit said.

India will now play against Australia in their final Super 8 match on June 24. The match will be held at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia. 

(With PTI inputs)