Australian veteran Ian Chappell has written extensively about Rohit Sharma’s wonderful century in the Nagpur Test. Talking about Rohit Sharma in one of his articles, he has also made a special mention of Virat Kohli. Ian Chappell has written that the opening in Test cricket has proven to be a good one for Rohit Sharma. He has also written that while he does this, he saves himself from facing the pressure of popularity from the former captain (Virat Kohli).
Notably, the first 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test was held in Nagpur. Where the Indian team defeated Australia by one innings and 132 runs. Rohit Sharma played a century in this match. This tackle by Rohit had given the Indian team the advantage.
Ian Chappell wrote in an article for Cricinfo: ‘Rohit’s confidence in his defense played a big part in the Nagpur Test. If the batsman doesn’t trust his defense on Indian bowls, he panics and starts doing something he shouldn’t do and in such a situation he loses his wicket. Rahit showed a good game here.
Chappell writes: ‘Not only did Rohit play a variety of shots during his batting, but Australian bowlers were also frozen by the way he played. Rohit told the domestic and foreign players how to play on the Indian courses
Chappell further wrote: ‘Rohit’s career was saved by opening in Test cricket. It looks like he was wasting time lowering the batting order. Now, facing Virat Kohli, he is saved from facing the pressure of the popularity of this former captain. The captaincy has also played an important role in reviving Rohit’s Test career. The discipline required to lead the team has added another level to his hitting.