**Hazlewood Doffs His Cap to Rohit Sharma After India’s Thumping Win**
Australia’s pacer Josh Hazlewood was a gracious figure in defeat, acknowledging the brilliance of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma after their team’s 24-run loss in the T20 World Cup Super Eights clash. Rohit’s blistering knock of 92 runs off just 41 balls (strike rate of 224.39) was instrumental in propelling India to a daunting total.
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Hazlewood, speaking at the post-match press conference, recognized Rohit’s world-class talent. He admitted that the Australian bowling attack wasn’t at its sharpest, allowing Rohit to unleash his destructive power. “I’ve seen Rohit do that a few times now,” Hazlewood said. “Yeah, he’s a world-class player, so if you’re a bit off your game that can happen.”
Rohit’s innings was a masterclass in T20 batting. He peppered the boundaries with seven fours and eight sixes, keeping the Australian bowlers at bay. While he was unfortunate to fall just eight runs short of a well-deserved century, the damage had already been done.
Hazlewood’s praise for Rohit highlights the Indian skipper’s growing stature in the world of cricket. Rohit is known for his aggressive strokeplay and his ability to dominate bowling attacks at will. This knock against Australia further cements his reputation as one of the most dangerous batsmen in the shortest format of the game.
The Indian team, riding on Rohit’s knock and a well-rounded bowling performance, has now booked their spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Rohit’s leadership and his ability to perform under pressure will be crucial for India’s chances of lifting the coveted trophy. With Rohit in such sublime form, bowlers across the tournament will be wary of facing the Indian juggernaut.
