‘He gives them the advantage of believing…..’ – Sanjay Bangar hails Rohit Sharma’s empowering leadership following their back-to-back wins in ODI World Cup 2023

Team India has won their first two games of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Australia and Afghanistan. Notably, Rohit Sharma and Co. held their nerves in the first game despite being reduced to 2/3 against Australia in Chennai on October 8. In addition, the Men in Blue chased down the target set by Afghanistan in just 35 overs in their second clash at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium.

Meanwhile, former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has heaped praise on Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. Notably, the former coach’s remark came during their second win over Afghanistan. The former all-rounder reveals that the 36-year-old skipper gives the players the freedom to play the kind of shots they want to play. Moreover, the former RCB coach also added that Rohit Sharma also allowed them to get out while playing any kind of shot in the play.

“If a player is hesitant to play his shots, then he will never be in a position to play according to his game plan. Rohit has encouraged them to play their shots, and told them at the most what’s going to happen is they are going to get out, nothing else.

Rohit Sharma gives them the advantage of believing in themselves: Sanjay Banger

The former right-handed batter also reveals that the same goes for the bowlers, as Rohit Sharma allowed them to concede many runs in the play, which helped the bowlers develop great intent and allowed them to play freely in the game. Furthermore, the well-known cricket commentator believes that the tactics and approach used by the Indian captain help the players as well as allow them to play with freedom with his support.

“And if it’s a bowler, the worst is probably he’ll go for a few extra runs. That helps the players to develop a mindset where one can tame their fears, and helps them play their natural game. So he gives them the advantage of believing in themselves, by giving them freedom and backing,” he added further.