In a recent interview on the Star Sports show “Follow the Blues,” former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Bangar highlighted Sharma’s exceptional support for players recovering from injuries and facing low confidence.
According to Bangar, Sharma’s backing has played a crucial role in the successful comebacks of several Indian players returning from injuries.
“I think what sets him apart is that he has supported players who were dealing with injuries and low confidence. Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah were all making comebacks after being injured. He made sure they felt like a crucial part of the team, that the team has faith in their abilities, and that they would have opportunities. For a player, when a captain expresses such support, it means everything. Another captain who did something similar is Sourav Ganguly, identifying players like Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, and Ashish Nehra. So, Rohit Sharma’s contribution as a captain in this aspect is truly remarkable,” he said.
The upcoming match against the Netherlands on November 12 will mark India’s last league game in the ongoing World Cup. After their triumph in the group stage, India will now face the fourth-placed team in the semi-final. Determined to end their decade-long ICC Trophy drought, skipper Rohit Sharma and his team are ready to give their all and maintain their winning streak in the knockouts.
As the semi-final approaches, India, South Africa, and Australia have already qualified, while the fourth spot remains undecided with several teams in contention.