Star Indian opener Rohit Sharmawon the ‘Impactful player of the series’ award in the Indian dressing room for his tremendous performance in the recently ended ODI series against Australia down under. Rohit finished
as leading run scorer of the series amassing 202 runs at an average of 101 and won the Player of the series award. Although India failed to win the series, Rohit looked in great touch on his international return after seven months and ended up becoming the best batter of the series.
Rohit scored an unbeaten 121* runs in the third ODI as India prevented a series whitewash and won their first game of the tour. Now, a couple a days after the series, the BCCIreleased a video on their social media where Rohit received Impactful Player of the series award presented by India’s strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux.
Rohit’s hundred was special: Gautam Gambhir
In a video posted by BCCI on their social media, Indian Head Coach Gautam Gambhir praised the team for their efforts in the third ODI in Sydney. Gambhir also spoke about Rohit’s ton and his partnership with Virat Kohli as India won the match by nine wickets.
“We wanted to be desperate, to be hungry, and put our bodies on the line. The bowlers were outstanding — restricting that Australian side to 237 was brilliant. Special mention to Harshit, he was exceptional,” Gambhir.
“The stand between Shubman and Rohit was important, and the one between Rohit and Virat was outstanding. Rohit’s hundred was special, and the way he finished it was even better. Virat’s innings was crucial as well,” he further added.
