June 29th 2024.
In the bustling city of New Delhi, South Africa's star spinner Keshav Maharaj opened up about his admiration for India's captain Rohit Sharma. With the highly anticipated T20 World Cup final in Barbados just around the corner, Maharaj couldn't help but praise Sharma's fearless approach to the game and his exceptional game-reading skills.
Sharma has been in top form throughout the tournament, scoring back-to-back half-centuries against Australia and England in the semifinal. In the Super Eight, he smashed a stunning 92 off just 41 balls against Australia, followed by a solid 57 against defending champions England.
"I have always been a huge fan of Rohit Sharma," Maharaj shared in a video posted on 'X' by Star Sports. "From a batting perspective, he is fearless and has one of the best cover shots in the world. As a leader, he has a great understanding of the game and brings the team together, making everyone feel comfortable. His tactical approach on the field and ability to bring out the best in his team members stands out for me."
Maharaj's sentiments were echoed by South Africa's batter Heinrich Klassen, who praised Sharma's attacking batting skills in the middle. "He has an unbelievable cricket brain and plays some really brave shots that other captains might not attempt. I would love to have a conversation with him about his game approach. He is a special cricketer and we hope he won't be in top form against us," Klassen added.
Sharma is currently the leading run-scorer for India in the tournament with 248 runs, including three half-centuries. He needs just 33 more runs to surpass Rahmanullah Gurbaz's tally of 281 and finish as the highest run-scorer in the tournament.
Looking ahead to the final, both India and South Africa are undefeated and will face each other for the first time in this edition of the T20 World Cup. In their last T20 World Cup match in 2022, South Africa had defeated India by five wickets in the group stage. This time, India has the opportunity to win their second T20 World Cup title after their victory in 2007, while South Africa will be determined to secure their first ICC crown in their debut World Cup final appearance.
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