NEW DELHI: Indian skipper
Rohit Sharma
shared insights into the batters he currently enjoys watching. During a conversation on Dubai Eye 103.8 Radio Station, Rohit, who is currently representing Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), revealed his admiration for
England
opener
Zak Crawley
and Australian opener Steve Smith as two players he particularly enjoys watching.
"I watched Zak Crawley very closely this season and enjoyed watching him bat.
I also enjoyed Steve Smith's batting, although he is different from the rest, I mean he has the ability to deal with things in the middle. has his own way but he is successful," said Rohit.
Crawley, aged 26, primarily shines as a Test batter for England. In his 44 Test appearances, he has amassed 2,611 runs at an average of 32.63 and an impressive strike rate of 64.67.
Among his notable achievements are four centuries and 14 fifties in 82 innings, with his highest score being an impressive 267. Additionally, Crawley has featured in eight ODIs for England, accumulating 199 runs with two half-centuries to his credit.
In contrast, Smith stands as an Australian cricket legend, boasting a remarkable tally of 16,225 runs in 334 international matches for
Australia
. His illustrious career includes 44 centuries and 79 half-centuries across various formats.
Smith's dominance is particularly evident in
Test cricket
, where he has amassed 9,685 runs at an exceptional average of 56.97, with 32 centuries and 41 half-centuries. Furthermore, he has played pivotal roles in Australia's triumphs in two ICC Cricket World Cups, one ICC T20 World Cup, and one ICC World Test Championship.
(With ANI inputs)
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