VISAKHAPATNAM: Chief architect of India’s first Test win over South Africa, opener Rohit Sharma on Sunday said that his endeavour would be to play “in a certain manner that his team expects him to”.
Playing his maiden Test as an opener, the 32-year-old scored 176 in his first Test innings and then followed it up with a quickfire 127 to set up India’s 203-run win over South Africa in the opening Test.
“My job here is to play in a certain manner, that’s what they expect me. And I’m going to try to do that,” the stylish Mumbaikar said after receiving his man-of-the-match award.
Rohit, who is India’s vice-captain in limited overs cricket, said opening the innings in the longer format didn’t come as a surprise as he had already been told a few years back that such an opportunity may come his way.
“”Couple of years ago it was communicated to me that I might open someday. Even in nets, I used to practice with the new ball. I wouldn’t say it was a surprise,” he said.
“It’s a great opportunity for me at the top. Thankful for the chance, considering I’ve never done that before,” he said.
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