‘That is what will happen in WTC final’: Rohit Sharma sledged by Trent Boult in IPL 2021

Former New Zealand tempo spearhead Shane Bond on Tuesday recalled how the battle for the World Test Championship (WTC) last had begun months in the past throughout IPL 2021 and revealed particulars of the banter between Rohit Sharma and Trent Boult throughout the match.
Speaking at a press convention organised by Star Sports forward of the ICC World Test Championship Final, Bond, who can be the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians (MI) mentioned that the battle between Boult and Sharma will likely be some of the thrilling contests to look ahead to within the WTC last, particularly with the backdrop of the Kiwi pacer sledging Rohit on the nets.
Sharma and Boult, who’re teammates in MI, would continuously have a go at one another throughout the internet classes.
“Even during the IPL season, Trent boult would run in and hit him on the pad and telling him that is what will happen at the World Test Championship Final,” Bond recalled.
“They were talking about it months before which was just brilliant. They were aware that they will come up against each other,” he added.
“I love Rohit Sharma as a player and see him almost like a Matthew Hayden type of role where he goes out in difficult conditions and imposes himself. He scores fast and that instantly puts pressure on the bowler. So I cant wait for the Boult vs Sharma battle with all the banter that has been going on,” mentioned Bond.

This will likely be Rohit’s first shot at opening for India in English situations however he does have the expertise of taking part in Tests in 2014.
Former India batsman VVS Laxman, who was additionally current within the press convention, spoke about how essential Rohit will likely be for India particularly within the first innings.
“For any opener, it’s very important to know where your off-stump is, and Rohit since the time he’s opened for Indian team the way he played against South Africa, he knew where his off-stump was, very disciplined at the start of the innings. And if that’s something Rohit can replicate in England I’m sure that he can perform well,” Laxman defined.
Describing Rohit as “an unbelievable talent”, Laxman added, “He’s a match-winner for the team. But knowing where your off-stump is and letting go the balls outside off-stump is something which Rohit requires to focus on.”
“He’s got another challenge in the form of Trent Boult who gets the ball in. He also knows that against Boult you cannot take his left leg across. he has to play as much as possible with the full face bat towards the bowler or umpire.”