NEW DELHI: Veteran Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma once again showcased his mentor-like presence in the IPL, as he was seen sharing crucial batting tips with Lucknow Super Giants youngster Abdul Samad.
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In a video posted by LSG on social media, Rohit emphasised the importance of technique and individual style over blindly copying others.
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“Whatever ability you have, whatever talent, whatever technique — some things don’t work without technique, let’s accept that,” Rohit explained during the interaction. Stressing that every player must find their own way, he added, “Tu mere jaisa nahin khel sakta, main tere jaisa nahin khel sakta. Tera apna ek talent hai (You can’t play like me, I can’t play like you, you have your own talent).”
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Rohit highlighted that conditions also play a big role in batting approach. “Every wicket has a pace. It’s different every day. Today the humidity is more, so there will be moisture. If it’s less humid and more windy, the pitch is better to bat on. You won’t get that knowledge until the match starts,” he explained.
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The Mumbai stalwart further advised that the most critical aspect is the mindset. “The result will depend on how you use it,” he said.
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Rohit’s insights come at a crucial time as Mumbai Indians gear up for a key mid-table IPL clash against Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. With both teams locked at 10 points, this battle could have major playoff implications.
Mumbai Indians, riding on the brilliant form of Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, and Hardik Pandya, have won four matches on the trot and seem to be peaking at the right time. Meanwhile, LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, will hope to improve their negative net run rate and strengthen their playoff hopes in the intense Mumbai heat.
