New Delhi: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Rohit Sharma’s return could cause problems for the rest of the Indian Premier League, after…
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The opener announced his return in style by winning the match against Kolkata Knight Riders.Rohit smashed a scintillating 78 off just 38 balls to lead MI to a six-wicket win in the season opener at the Wankhede Stadium, ending a long-standing jinx of losing the first match of the IPL campaign.
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Go beyond boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Kumble was particularly impressed by the authority and ease with which Rohit controlled his quality bowling, describing it as a sign of a dangerous new phase in his career.“Rohit Sharma seems to have reached his 2.0 avatar, and his innings has shown that he is ready to dominate again.
“The way he hit the ball all over the ground reminded me of his highest form,” Kumble said on Star Sports.The former India coach highlighted how Rohit makes light work of his powerful spin attack
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And Varun Chakravarthy with Blessing Muzarabani.“It’s not easy to hit sixes against bowlers like Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine and Blessing Muzarabani, but he made it look easy. He has worked a lot on his fitness… When you come back after a short break, it takes time to find the rhythm,” Kumble noted.
“This was a great innings… The sixes looked easy and even though the boundaries were small, those hits were going to the stands. This knock shows that Rohit means business and this version of him will worry all IPL teams,” he added.KKR’s turnover strategy is under scrutinyWhile praising Rohit, Kumble also pointed out the tactical lapses from Kolkata Knight Riders, particularly their insufficient use of key spinners.“KKR is relying a lot on Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, and Narine didn’t even complete his quota, which was surprising.
“The disappointing part is that Ajinkya Rahane did not field him in the Powerplay,” he said.According to Kumble, the delay in introducing Narine proved costly as the opener in Mumbai had already taken control.“By the time Narine joined, the damage had already been done… They need to use their resources better. When you have two world-class players, you need to use them well,” he added.
