Rohit Sharma scored 83 runs in 67 balls in the first ODI against Sri Lanka.© AFP
former captain of pakistan salman butt Praised Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for putting extra emphasis on fitness. Rohit, who has faced fitness issues throughout his career so far, played a brilliant knock of 83 (67) in the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Butt feels that being the captain of the team, Rohit needs to lead from the front, especially when it comes to fitness. With the ODI World Cup slated to be held in India later this year, Butt said Rohit’s performance will only improve if he manages to stay in top shape.
“When he first arrived on the scene, Rohit Sharma was very lean. But he always had a tendency to put on weight when he wasn’t training regularly, or was out of action. For a guy like him , I think, he pays extra attention.” On your fitness to stay in shape. But it’s a good sign that he’s working hard. He (Rohit) is the captain and he needs to lead from the front. If he stays fit, it will be easier for him to keep others fit. “Especially with the ODI World Cup round the corner. These are good signs for the Indian team. If he manages to stay fit, his output (with the bat) will only increase,” Butt said on his YouTube channel.
India started their preparations for the World Cup with a thumping win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI.
India lead the three-match series 1-0, and will now look to win the second ODI on Thursday. In the first ODI, Virat Kohli Scored his 73rd international century.
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