Former India National Cricket Team head coach Ravi Shastri is quite impressed with the masterclass of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma in the first innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 series-opener.

Ravi Shastri who is part of Star Sports for the ongoing series lauded the Indian captain for his efforts, speaking with the broadcaster after the end of Day 2, Shastri said:

“Rohit Sharma kept the tempo going for India. Wickets were falling around him but his momentum and tempo did not change,” he said

Ravi Shastri continued that Rohit Sharma planned his innings very well and he is leading the team from the front.

“Rohit Sharma realized very early that he needed to get a biggie to get India into that strong position. 1st Test of the series, captain of the series, if he can lead from the front, he can get India there (to series victory),” Shastri lauded the batter’s efforts.

He’s Turned Into A Truly Good Test Batter – Ian Chappell Lauds Rohit Sharma

Former Australian cricketer and legendary batsman Ian Chappell praised Rohit Sharma as a good Test batsman and captaincy has added responsibility to his batting. Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma scored a terrific century on Day 2 against Australia in the first Test of the four-match series and he became the first Indian captain to score a century across formats.

Speaking to ESPNcricinfo after stumps on Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia, Chappell said:

“Batting before Virat Kohli has made a big difference to him (Rohit Sharma). I think batting after Kohli made a bit of a problem for him. But I think also taking on the captaincy and realizing that you’ve got to be responsible for everything that happens, I think that’s made a big difference, and he’s turned into a truly good Test batter.”

He further went on to add to Rohit Sharma played with great composure and temperament and showed how to pace the innings in these kinds of conditions. Sharma impressed many with his gutsy knock in the first innings.