Rohit Sharma is the daddy of big scores. Take his ODI double hundreds or his T20I centuries.
What makes these big knocks special is the way he scores. He executes strokes with timing and power, helping him build the mighty innings easily.
While he has many shots in his arsenal, here are five of Rohit Sharma’s trademark shots in cricket.
Pull Shot
The pull shot is like Rohit’s bread and butter. If you bowl him short, he is dealing with his powerful pull shot. And most of his pulls fetch him sixes.
Rohit’s quick reaction time and strong hand-eye coordination allow him to execute the pull to perfection. He transfers his weight to his back foot, creates room, and rolls his wrists for an effortless pull shot.
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Straight Drive
Rohit doesn’t solely rely on his power. Sometimes he times a perfect straight drive.
Yes, it’s a textbook shot, but it does show Rohit’s pure technique. With his head straight and front foot planted strongly, he plays the ball with the full face of the bat. Simple and clean.
Flick Shot
Rohit possesses strong wrists. And that means he flicks the ball without any trouble.
He picks up the ball on his pads and flicks it towards midwicket or square leg. He relies on the bowler’s speed to execute the shot with minimal effort.
Inside-Out
Give Rohit some width, and he manufactures an inside-out shot over covers. It’s pure elegance in action.
He steps out, creates some room, and lifts the ball inside-out over covers. He keeps his head steady to time the ball well. Once he connects, it comes out smooth like butter!
Cut Shot
Rohit’s timing comes to the fore when he plays cut shots. You bowl a short, wide delivery, and he is ready to cut.
Rohit moves back into the crease and slashes the ball towards the point for a square cut. For the late cut, he waits for the ball to come and guides the ball behind the wickets with soft hands.
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