Rohit Sharma praises Kohli’s maturity – Cricket News Update
In a show of mutual respect among young emerging talent on the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma has praised his teammate Virat Kohli for his display of maturity in the face of pressure, as the two teamed up for the key partnership which led their team to
a 6-wicket victory against Pakistan in the 5th match of the Asia Cup last Sunday at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Following his spectacular 183-knock against Pakistan, Virat Kohli praised http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RG-Sharma-c2309, with whom he had established a 172-run 3rd wicket partnership.
“I am a big fan of Rohit Sharma's batting," the 23-year-old said. "When he plays a long innings, he is a treat to watch. It is an absolute pleasure to bat alongside him.”
The 24-year-old Sharma reacted with surprise, and reciprocated with appreciative words of his own, claiming that he looked forward to carrying the Indian squad forward with a teammate like Kohli.
“He came up to me and said that he loves batting with me. I am surprised to know that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 is a fan of my batting. That is a huge compliment for me,” he said.
“He is extremely mature for his age. In a short span, we have already shared a lot of big partnerships. We have the responsibility of carrying India's batting into the future.”
Kohli went on to win the Player of the Match award for his century, a feat which had been preceded by his match-winning 133 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 at Hobart during the Commonwealth Bank series. The ton marked his third century in four innings, including a 108
against the Lankans in the 2nd match of the Asia Cup. His also managed to claim a handful of records, including highest individual ODI score against Pakistan, a record which had previously been held by the legendary http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Brian-Charles-Lara-c48471.
While the talented, newly-appointed vice-captain has been going from strength to strength, Sharma is not quite as consistent. He remained mediocre throughout the tri-series Down Under, registering scores such as 10, 33, and 15, and only managed 4 against
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755, and joining forces with Kohli for the second highest partnership of the match.
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