Knock vs Bangladesh in 2nd ODI was a gutsy innings, one of Rohit Sharma’s best, says cricket coach Dinesh Lad | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rohit SharmaHis grit and determination were widely applauded as the India captain came out in ninth place, despite stitches and bandages on his left thumb. He then hit a brave 51 that didn’t lose to Bangladesh in a must-win encounter for Team India. Although India lost 5 runs, overcoming Rohit’s pain has become a big topic.
Rohit, who hit five sixs on that shot, tore the ligament between his thumb and forefinger while hitting his second ODI.

India was in big trouble while hitting the ball and the Indian captain decided to step in. With his injured thumb bandaged, he struggled at first but then managed to push the pain aside and shift into top gear.
Captain India brought India to a position when they needed the last 6 balls. of Bangladesh Mustafizur Rahman kept his spirits up and bowled a yorker to deny India victory, as the Bangla Tigers effectively won the series.
Rohit Shatrma . Childhood Coach Dinesh Lad talk to TimesofIndia.com about this particular Rohit inning, it was the 46th ODI round by captain India fifty.
“It was really a thrilling round. Rohit is someone who always wants to win. He will always come on the field with a winning mentality, no matter who the opponent is, no matter who the pitcher is. is one of the best knockouts he has played in his career.He has played a lot, but this will remain a special match for me and all the fans. He was injured and bandaged and he didn’t care. He struggled when he got to the bend. But when your thumb or finger is injured, you can’t hold the stick properly, forget about hitting a shot Rohit just put that pain aside and the way he hits the ball is really commendable He’s a brave and fearless tennis player He played cricket the right way England He will win the match for India if he gets the right support from the other end,” Lad said TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview.

India is chasing a challenging 272 to win that game and except for Shreyas Iyer (82) and Axar Patel (56), no one else has done much. Rohit, hitting the ball in 9th, has taken India to 252/9 after 49 passes – needing the last 20 points. In the final, Rohit defeated Mustafizur with a score of two in the first half and six. But the last ball failed to hit six to get the visitors across the finish line.
“Mustafizur threw the ball into the hole (last ball of the 50th ball). He tried to throw the same ball on previous serves, but Rohit picked those balls early and hit the balls. there were six. But the last ball was right in the hole and Rohit couldn’t’ I couldn’t do much,” Lad added.
Lad, who has seen Rohit up close since the India captain was a young player, went on to describe a similar incident when a 16-year-old Rohit boy led his school team to victory, despite despite the injury.

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“Rohit was 16 years old then. There was a game at school. He came to open the rounds of Swami Vivekananda International School and was hit right in the eye by a guard. The swelling was huge and he was also bleeding. There were stitches, too, Lad said: TimesofIndia.com.
“We tried to stop Rohit, but he was adamant about going out and hitting the ball. He said – sir, I want to go out and hit the ball. I told everyone, don’t stop him. He went on a rampage as soon as he hit the fold. He scored about 50 odd runs and hit a big six. It was a great hit. He took his team to the win. After the victory, the boys carried him on their shoulders,” Lad recalled.
DINESH LAD ROHIT CREDIT FOR DRONACHARYA AWARDS
Over the years, Lad has mentored many cricketers, including the all-powerful Indian bowler. Shardul Thakur. He has been mentoring cricketers in Mumbai for over 25 years. His son Siddhesh is a domestic cricketer and recently moved from Mumbai to Goa.
Dinesh Lad was honored by President Droupadi Murmu with the recent Dronacharya Award on 30 November at the 2022 National Sports Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

He has credited his wards like Rohit and Shardul for the prestigious award.
“I am the recipient of the Dronacharya award because of Rohit and Shardul. These students made me. It feels great to receive the award. If Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur performed poorly, I would not have received the award. I’m really grateful for that. I was able to nurture these innate talents.” The guy signed off.