India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma elated to seek out ryhthm early on comeback, sees positives in 1st ODI win

India captain Rohit Sharma stated the dominant 6-wicket win over West Indies of their a thousandth ODI was not an ideal one however expressed delight on the manner he was in a position to get going with the bat following a return from a hamstring harm. Rohit hit a 51-ball 60 as India gunned down a 177-run goal with 6 wickets and 22 overs to spare within the first of a 3-match ODI collection in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Rohit had not performed aggressive cricket since India’s residence T20I collection in opposition to New Zealand in November final 12 months. He missed India’s tour of South Africa on account of a hamstring harm. He was appointed the Test staff’s vice-captain and the ODI aspect’s full-time captain in December however Rohit missed out on these alternatives as he was pressured to recuperate on the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.IND vs WI, 1st ODI: HighlightsHowever, Rohit, who opened the batting alongside Ishan Kishan on Sunday within the first ODI, hit a quickfire 60 to put down a stable platform for the chase. Rohit checked out his fluent greatest as he tore into the new-ball assault of West Indies. Rohit hit 10 boundaries and a six as he didn’t run a lot however dealt in boundaries of their 6-wicket victory.”I don’t believe in a perfect game. You cannot be perfect. We want to keep getting better. All in all a great effort from everyone. We ticked all boxes. Pretty happy with that. With that bat we could’ve finished with not so many wickets, that is one. Could also have created pressure on their lower order,” Rohit stated.”I’ve been off for a while, haven’t played for two months but I was back home hitting the balls. Knew there was a long season ahead. Had a good net session here. I was confident going into this game. Can take a lot of positives from this game,” he added.ROHIT SENDS MESSAGE TO HIS TEAMMATESRohit’s return additionally meant India ended a 5-match shedding streak in 2022. In what’s being checked out as a brand new period for India in ODI cricket beneath his management, India should work on their shortcomings within the street to the 2023 World Cup which shall be performed at residence.India’s flaws have been uncovered throughout the ODI collection defeat in South Africa in January however Rohit stated the staff will maintain striving to get higher in each recreation they play within the street to the World Cup.”We want to keep getting better as a team. The end goal is we should be able to achieve what the team wants. If the team requires us to do something different, have to do it. Don’t think we have to change a lot. All I ask from players is to keep challenging themselves,” he added.India rode on Rohit’s 60 and a 7 wickets between Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar to hammer West Indies within the first ODI.However, Kieron Pollard’s males shall be trying to bounce again when the 2 sides meet within the 2nd ODI in Ahmedbad on Wednesday.