Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar recently praised Rohit Sharma's outstanding batting display following India's triumphant victory over Australia in the 'Super 8s' match of the T20 World Cup 2024. In a heartfelt video shared on his 'X' handle, Akhtar highlighted how India's mindset had shifted from disappointment to unwavering determination, especially after their heartbreaking loss to the same opponent in the ODI World Cup final last year. He observed that India's initial sorrow over their previous World Cup defeat had transformed into a strong resolve to overcome Australia in the ongoing tournament.
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Rohit Sharma got into Vintage Mode, that set the tone for Team India 🇮🇳 29 Runs against Mitchell Starc is not everyone's cup of tea ☕ — Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) Akhtar particularly emphasized Rohit Sharma's pivotal role in this transformation, applauding the opener's grit and skill with the bat. He expressed his admiration for Sharma's dominance over Mitchell Starc and expressed a fervent wish to witness Sharma scoring 150 runs in the match. India's perfect revenge on a big stage — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) Rohit Sharma's brilliant innings of 92 runs off just 41 deliveries played a crucial role in India's commanding 24-run victory.
His aggressive batting not only set the tone for India's innings but also laid the foundation for a formidable total of 20.