IND vs NZ ODI Series 2023: Mohammed Kaif rates Team India’s new opening pair in ODIs

The Indian national cricket team recently demonstrated impressive performances in both their batting and bowling departments during their ODI series against Sri Lanka. The team is now striving to replicate this success in the upcoming series against New Zealand.

The Indian cricket team’s recent ODI series against Sri Lanka was filled with impressive performances from both the batting and bowling departments. One of the standout moments of the series was the debut of the newly formed opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.

Gill and Sharma
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill Batting Together

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif, in an exclusive interview with Star Sports, shared his thoughts on the new opening combination.

Rohit Sharma

According to Kaif, “Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill share a similar playing style, as they both tend to favor playing on the back foot. He praised the way they hit the ball square of the wicket, using pull shots and minimal footwork, highlighting their proficiency at hitting to the fine leg and cover point positions as particularly impressive.”

Shubman Gill

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif praised the new opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in a recent interview with Star Sports. He noted their similarities in playing style and praised their elegance and ability to stay on the pitch for a longer time. Kaif also emphasized the importance of current captain Rohit Sharma in setting the tone for the team’s success, particularly during the power play. He mentioned that Rohit is consciously taking on the role of being the aggressor during the power play, as he recognizes the significance of this strategy in order for India to win the World Cup.

With the World Cup on the horizon, the Indian cricket team will be looking to solidify their newly named opening pair and continue to build on their recent success. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how Sharma and Gill perform in the upcoming series against New Zealand.

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