Rohit scored 52 runs off 37 balls with a strike rate of 140.54 in New York on Wednesday. However, his innings was cut short due to injury, forcing him to leave the crease after the 10th over despite hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes.
At the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, India's fast bowlers, led by Hardik Pandya's 3-27, dominated Ireland on a tepid pitch with excessive swing and uneven bounce, dismissing them for just 96.
Meanwhile, former Australia captain Shane Watson believes India skipper Rohit can quash concerns around his form by performing in the World Cup, comparing him to 2021 Player of the Tournament David Warner.
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Rahul said, "I have my father-in-law's support now, and we will both be cheering for 'Sharmaji ka beta' (India captain Rohit Sharma) in the T20 World Cup."
Mumbai Indians have been under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma for a decade and a change in long stable relations is bound to have ripple effects across the locker room.