In anticipation of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, former India all-rounder Suresh Raina picked up on the 'Masterstroke' moment of the MS DHONI-conducted side during the title-winning campaign of their edition of their 2013 in England. The victory of the Champions Trophy 2013 of India will be reminded in the Annals of History, because the national team remained unbeaten during the tournament. In a special episode of Jiohotstar's 'The Suresh Raina Experience: Champions Trophy Special, Raina' thought about how India's opening match of the tournament against South Africa marked the meteoric rise of the opening duo, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan.
Raina called the decision to commit to the Rohit-Dhawan Opening Pair a masterstroke and emphasized their success in the tournament and beyond.
“That was a masterstroke of team management. Just look at the way they hit – they concentrated on timing the ball instead of forcing shots. They attacked, but only when the delivery deserved it. Rohit Sharma is Technically healthy.
“Their running speed consistently remained at 8 or 9. They easily made the ropes up. A 100-run partnership quickly turned into a 150-run position. One of them always wanted to push for a century. Their understanding was excellent. She trusted each other's phone calls and spent so much time together, “he added.
While Dhawan had cemented his place as the opening seizure of India, he saw a rotating door of partners in 2012. Rohit Sharma, who had missed the ICC World Cup victory 2011, finally took care of the role in 2013. Raina has detailed how Rohit found his way back in the team and locked up in a position he has held in recent years.
“The way he has the ball timing – it was exceptional. He worked incredibly hard to improve his batting. He had long discussions with Duncan (Fletcher) and shared a great report with MS (Dhoni). Big tournaments create great players because There is one big trophy at stake.
Dhawan scored 114 runs of 94 deliveries, while Sharma wore 65 runs from 81 balls and a 127-run partnership was more than 20 overs. Raina thought about his sixth enchantment, which helped in containing the Run-Achtervolging of South Africa after the fast bowlers of India struggled on a dry wicket.
“The wicket was very dry, so everyone had to adjust their field and bowling. A sixth bowling option – whether it was Virat, Rohit or Suresh Raina – the captain gave an extra level of comfort. At that time, MS, MS had no full time Bowlers more about the Opposition Rhythm.
Raina also shared insights into his way of thinking as he carried out his bowling plans and said: “I understood the corners of my bowling, kept the right to the stumps and did not offer too much pace. I knew that if I bow three good overs, me, me “I earn a fourth.
India will open their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai on 20 February.
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