IPL5: Herschelle Gibbs rates Rohit Sharma ahead of Virat Kohli – Cricket News Update
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RG-Sharma-c2309, is technically sounder than Royal Challengers Bangalore’s, Virat Kohli.
Gibbs conceded that both batsmen have taken cricket to a whole new level, however, when it comes to talent, Sharma is slightly ahead of his compatriot.
The former Proteas player has been keeping an eye on Sharma for some time now and said that the 25-year-old has come a long way since he started playing cricket.
Rating Sharma higher than Kohli, Gibbs said, “I have seen him grow over the years. It's been five years. His cricket has definitely gone forward. Nobody questions his talent. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 is another one. Definitely they have taken
the cricket to another level. But as far as talent and technique is concerned, I think Rohit is a little bit better than Virat.”
Gibbs, along with Sharma, played a key role in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 Indians’ 27-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The two batters shared a 167-run stand for the second wicket, which propelled the Indians to a gigantic
total of 182.
The South African contributed 53 runs in the partnership while Sharma was the major share holder with 109 runs to his name. Gibbs lavished praise on the youngster for playing such a knock and held that such innings will do his
confidence a world of good.
“The more Rohit plays these sort of innings, his temperament would get better. His self-belief would also increase,” said the 38-year-old batsman from Cape Town.
The belligerent batsman further said that India’s national team will benefit a lot if Kohli and Sharma perform for the national side, the same way they have been in the IPL5 for their respective franchises.
He said, “If he performs consistently along with Kohli then the two of them can be matchwinners for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 both in Tests and ODIs and in Twenty20s.”
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gibbs-c60021, who was playing his first IPL5 match after returning from injury, was also delighted to start his IPL5 campaign with a bang and helping his side emerge victorious in a crucial match.
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