Rohit needed this innings - Dhoni

[rkt.india]

Related Links Players/Officials: MS Dhoni | Rohit Sharma Matches: India v England at Mohali Series/Tournaments: England tour of India Teams: India MS Dhoni has said Rohit Sharma's half-century in the fourth ODI against England was a timely innings and one that would give the batsman confidence after a succession of low scores at international level. Rohit opened in India's chase of 258 and contributed significantly to India's series-clinching victory in Mohali. He made 83 off 93 deliveries in the five-wicket win. "I am glad he scored runs because he is one of the most god-gifted talents that is around," Dhoni said after the game. "Of course an innings like this was very much needed for him. It will give him a lot of confidence and also time at the top level. Personally I am very happy for him." Rohit had not played in the previous three ODIs against England, with India choosing to give Ajinkya Rahane a run in the side. But after several unconvincing performances, Rahane was left out and Rohit was asked to open for only the fourth time in his ODI career. "We all felt he is someone who can be a really good opener, in the sense he cuts and pulls really well," Dhoni said. "Also, with two openers, you want one of them to be slightly more aggressive than the other. I think he accepted the challenge, he also felt he got into the side because Manoj [Tiwary] was unfit. So it was an opportunity for him. The good thing was he took it as a challenge." Rohit anchored the first half of India's chase, forming half-century stands with Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina, before his dismissal in the 32nd over. When asked what might have happened had Rohit not performed today, Dhoni said it was a difficult question to answer. "It's very important to think and go in one direction, not only as coach and captain but also with the selectors because at the end of the day, mutually we decide who is the best available talent and you have to give those guys a bit of a rope. "I don't know what would have happened if Rohit had not scored runs or in any other scenario. The best that we could have done was give him another chance in Dharamsala and then see, because we are not playing too many ODIs after that. We all felt he is very talented, he got an opportunity in the last series in Sri Lanka where he got a few good deliveries."

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[Number]

One day he will score a double ton in tests overseas and I'll be watching the full innings. :two_thumbs_up:

[CG]

One day he will score a double ton in tests overseas and I'll be watching the full innings. :two_thumbs_up:

Triple.

[rkt.india]

shishir hattangadi ‏@shishhattangadi ill say it again when he plays well we say "wow" when he fails we wonder "how?"..such is the enigma of Rohit Sharma,Mumbai's new opening bat

[yoda]

Rhiti/CSK bwoys Rohit/Raina/Ravindra on a roll :winky:

[Spiderguy252]

I still maintain, he shouldn't be playing ODIs, let alone as an opener. Is a test #5.

[Lord]

not a word about Rahane.poor guy

[rkt.india]

not a word about Rahane.poor guy

He was asked about Rohit. He can only say what he is asked about.

[Marut]

One day he will score a double ton in tests overseas and I'll be watching the full innings. :two_thumbs_up:

Against Bangla? :winky:

[NareshK]

Love watching Rohit bat. Such a naturally gifted and stylish batsman, like Sachin and Laxman. Kohli is another one. Pujara and Rahane are more hard working batsmen like Dravid.

[Sidhoni]

This is what captaincy is all about. Backing players when they need it the most. This move of Dhoni might have just resurrected Rohit's career.

[Lord]

This is what captaincy is all about. Backing players when they need it the most. This move of Dhoni might have just resurrected Rohit's career.

what about backing right players?Rohit clearly isnt one.its proven.this innings is an abberation n would always get once in a while with a talented player

[The Dark Horse]

More like Rhiti needed it more.

[diga]

This is what captaincy is all about. Backing players when they need it the most. This move of Dhoni might have just resurrected Rohit's career.

If it results in Rohit being a consistent performer,then its good... Anyway lets wait for next 5 ODI's & see how things go with Rohit ps: his next assignment is a tough one..champions trophy in England against southafrica/windies/Pak

[CSK Fan]

This is what captaincy is all about. Backing players when they need it the most. This move of Dhoni might have just resurrected Rohit's career.

More like Rhiti needed it more.

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

[Sandeep99]

The guy's got so much potential !! I'd have him in tests right away... He'll tear apart attacks like a KP on his day

[IKnowU]

The guy's got so much potential !! I'd have him in tests right away... He'll tear apart attacks like a KP on his day

Its a joke he hasnt got a cap yet already

[The Outsider]

This is what captaincy is all about. Backing players when they need it the most. This move of Dhoni might have just resurrected Rohit's career.

This is what fanboyism is all about. :acute:

[Marut]

This is what captaincy is all about. Backing players when they need it the most. This move of Dhoni might have just resurrected Rohit's career.

Or it may have resurrected India's downfall if Rohit goes to play like before. Rohit has failed in many more matches than he has succeeded, so it is a gamble. Rohit has been very lucky, many others in the same boat would be languishing permanently in the domestic circles.

[adi B]

he is still a sh1t odi player,playing against a 2nd string english side at home doesnt make him good enough..however i hope he is given an opportunity in tests @5