November 16th 2023.
Matthew Hayden has picked Rohit Sharma as his player of the ICC World Cup 2023. He said that it's not just about the number of runs he has amassed but how he has got them that has been a privilege to watch. Out of the 10 ODIs India has played so far, Rohit has scored 47, 61, 40, 4, 87, 46, 48, 86, 131 and 0. He is the fifth highest scorer in this World Cup with 550 runs at an average of 55 with one hundred and three fifties. And 416 runs out of the overall tally have come through boundaries for the Hitman.
The former Australia cricketer is impressed by the strike rate of 124.15, which is the best among the top-10 batters in the tournament. Rohit has made it a point to give India flying starts with the bat and dominate the opposition bowlers in the powerplay which is why he has the most number of sixes in the tournament with 28 maximums.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has praised the Indian captain for changing the culture of the Indian side and leading by example. He sent a clear message to the team by playing fearlessly in the knockouts. As a result, he achieved the feat of winning the tournament for India.
Rohit Sharma has also been praised for his humble gesture of gifting the Indian jersey to British football legend David Beckham and getting his Real Madrid shirt in return. The gesture has made the cricketing world talk about the leader that Rohit is and his impact on the game.
Matthew Hayden has certainly picked the right player for the title of player of the ICC World Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma has definitely proven to be a leader and an example for his team.
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