India captain Rohit Sharma has been a victim of sluggish pitch conditions In New York. He got hit against Ireland before getting hit on the thumb during practice.
New York: A warrior-like personality came out of Rohit Sharma on the eve of India’s marquee T20 World Cup 2024 against Pakistan as the Indian captain brushed aside the body blows he encountered during the training session and the Ireland game due to sluggish pitches in New York. The pitches in New York have come under severe criticism by the former players due to their unusual nature so far in the tournament.
While Rohit had to leave the field after he was hit on the shoulder by a rising Joshua Little delivery, he got a blow on his thumb against India’s Sri Lankan throwdown specialist Nuwan Seneviratne on Friday. “It’s tough but that’s why I would like to highlight the experience we have,” Rohit said when asked about the conditions during the pre-match press conference on Saturday.
“The blows count for nothing. When you play in places like South Africa and Australia, we have to overcome the challenges. The Gabba Test is one big example. We thrive in these difficult moments. It’s the World Cup, so nothing can get bigger than this,” added the skipper.