Rohit Sharma, on the first day of the game, showed exemplary leadership qualities with his aggressive batting while playing the second Test against Bangladesh at Kanpur. The dynamic Indian opener set a vigorous pace which ensured a strong start for the game from India's side, as it needed a good result on the last two days of the game.
Rohit Sharma Leading From The Front
Two and a half days of rain interruptions made this particular game really crucial for India's World Test Championship campaign. Within four days, Rohit didn't waste much time on the fourth day. On the first ball of the day, Rohit scored a six and scored 23 runs in just 11 deliveries with three sixes and one four. The aggression was again met to tell all that India came here to chase for victory and that an all-out attack was the need. One of the new additions to the coaching staff, Morkel said that Gautam Gambhir had already told him about his strategy, to maintain a rapid momentum and that Rohit embodies this right from the very start.
"Even from GG's (Gautam Gambhir) point of view, we decided to take the game forward as fast as possible, and you need a leader from the front to do that. And Rohit has done it so many times, and again today. To go to the first ball, bang six on a surface where the bounce might be up and down, or you may not be sure how the new ball is going to play. You can also slightly go on the back foot as a bowling unit. So it was great to see the captain, leading from the front, putting in the charge," Morkel said in the press conference.
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Morkel Heaps Praise For Team India
Morkel praised the Indian team's professionalism, expressing that it was an honor for him to be part of such a dynamic environment.
“For me, it's so far, so enjoyable to see how professional they are and how they go about their daily life to put on a performance. When it comes to recovery, you know, it's right up there.
“When it comes to gym work, fitness work, they honestly leave no stone unturned. I'm not surprised,” he added.
IND Vs BAN, 2nd Test: As It Happened
It has been a brilliant all-round effort put forth by India on the second day of the match to set up a result on the final day of this encounter. Jasprit Bumrah was the cornerstone behind India dismissing Bangladesh for 233, who had resumed for 107 for 3. Then the Indians went all guns blazing after that, declaring their innings at 285 for 9 in only 34.4 overs, taking a 52-run lead. Yashaswi Jaiswal scored incredible 72 off 51 balls, while Shakib Al Hasan along with Mehidy Hasan Miraz were the best bowlers for Bangladesh taking four wickets each. India's batting has been extraordinary as they have broken all records for the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs to be scored in Test cricket history. Ravichandran Ashwin at the end of the play got two wickets and Bangladesh are at 26 for 2.