World Cup-winning former India spinner R. Ashwin has said he is a big fan of Rohit Sharma’s selfless approach in one-day internationals, praising the India captain for setting an example for the rest of the team in the 50-over format. Ashwin lauded Rohit for his muted celebration after scoring a match-winning century in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on February 09.
Speaking on his YouTube show, Ashwin said Rohit Sharma is focused on the bigger picture in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy, which is why he downplayed the significance of his hundred, despite it coming after a long lean patch.
Rohit Sharma smashed 119 off just 90 deliveries in India’s successful chase of 305 against England in Cuttack, ending a nearly year-long wait for a three-figure score in international cricket. He silenced his critics with a free-flowing knock, leading India’s aggressive batting display-a performance reminiscent of his approach in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup.
“One big quality of Rohit that I admire the most is that he is a selfless person. He is very selfless. If you are selfish, you won’t go out there and play freely. You won’t play aggressively. He has, so many times, not worried about landmarks and still scored big runs. I have massive respect for Rohit when it comes to that, and I am so happy he is showing that this is the way forward. He is saying: ‘Yes, I scored runs today, but it is business as usual. My one-day form is good, but there are more people whom I have to praise and motivate,'” Ashwin said.
