Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria assumes Rohit Sharma is crucial to India’s possibility of winning the first Test against England at Trent Bridge. The 34-year-old was looking good in the first innings and has disposed of to a start in the 2nd essay in addition.
India still required 157 runs to win and have 9 wickets in hand with both Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara at the crease. Danish Kaneria’s experiences with the way Rohit applied himself late on Day 4 was a positive sign. The Hitman will require to continue batting the same way.
Danish Kaneria uploaded a video on his YouTube channel where he described how crucial Rohit Sharma is to India’s chances.
“It will be very crucial for Rohit Sharma to stay at the crease because he is looking set. The way he is scoring the runs and also looking solid in defense by coming in the line of the ball, he is looking in good touch,” Danish Kaneria stated.
Besides Rohit Sharma, Danish Kaneria also told about Pujara
Danish Kaneria believes this innings will also be significant for Cheteshwar Pujara. The 33-year-old has been struggling for form but got a few limits at the start of his innings on Day 4.
Kaneria is of the opinion that Pujara can build a powerful partnership with Rohit Sharma and lay a platform for a successful Indian chase.
“Cheteshwar Pujara has a good opportunity to finish the match. He can play the whole day and forge a huge partnership with Rohit Sharma. He can also get back among the runs and find form because India’s middle-order is struggling at the moment. Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, and Pujara will need to score runs as while chasing a target, the onus will be on them,” Danish Kaneria concluded.
The first hour of play on Day 5 will be crucial. While India will be keen to build on their start, England will look to pick up early wickets.
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