In his column for Cricinfo, Chappell praised the decision to promote Rohit to the top of the order. Chappell added that Rohit plays with a free mind at the top and batting ahead of Virat Kohli helps him settle at the crease before the captain arrives.
Rohit Sharma’s performance in the Visakhapatnam Test match
After KL Rahul’s constant failures at the top of the order, the team management decided to utilise Rohit as an opener for the first Test against South Africa. The vice-captain of the Indian limited-overs team did not disappoint as he hit two centuries and looked in great touch.
In the first innings, Rohit amassed 176 runs while stitching a 317-run opening partnership with Mayank Agarwal. In the second innings, Rohit’s 127 helped India set a massive target of 395 runs for their opponents. He was even named the Player of the Match for his heroics.
Taking note of the two performances, Chappell wrote:
He concluded by stating that if this move works, it will not only help the Indian team but also Test cricket as Rohit will definitely entertain the fans.
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