Rohit Sharma reveals a “clear message” given to Axar Patel in front of the Champions Trophy 2025
Indian captain Rohit Sharma revealed a message to Dato Star Allrounder Axar Patel before Odo the series against England, which was played before the current champion trophy.
The Indian skipper spoke of an important partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel when India initially fell to 30-3. The partnership was key to the return of India and obtaining a competitive total number on the board.
Rohit Sharma also welcomed the role of the Indian Middle Order and claimed that the time that these shots in the middle during the match against New Zealand would be important in the upcoming knockout games.
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Rohit Sharma on the role of a middle line
While talking to reporters ahead of the semi -final match against Australia, Indian captain Rohit Sharma spoke about the Indian fight after losing three wounds against New Zealand.
Rohit believes that time spent in medium orders, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel, was important in the folds and will give them confidence because she got India competitive.
“Obviously, the middle row is very experienced in terms of the games they played, the number of games they played. But only to get a hit time in the middle and get those races and get that total number of fights, it was very important from our point of view,” Rohit RevSportz quoted.
Obviously, the middle line is very experienced in terms of games they played, the number of games they played. But just get some time to hit the middle and get those races and get that total number of fights was very, very important from our point of view: Rohit
– RevSportz Global (@RevSportzglobal) March 3, 2025
India lost its highest order spines early, but the middle order went to a fine 98 ride partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel. It was not easy to hit, but both shots took their time and got into their eyes before they started to score freely.
Rohit Sharma reveals the role of Axara Patel
As he spoke further at a press conference, Rohit Sharma illuminated the role of Axara Patel on the team. He claimed that Axar had already been asked to hit the number 5 ahead of the tournament, regardless of the situation.
“Talking about Axar (patella), look, that’s something we wanted from him. And a clear message was given to him when we started a series against England, regardless of the situation, you’ll hit in 5,” the Indian skipper added.
Talking about Axar, look, that’s something we wanted from him. And a clear message gave him when we started a series against England, regardless of the situation, you will hit at 5: Rohit
– RevSportz Global (@RevSportzglobal) March 3, 2025
Axar Patel hit the number 5 from the Odre series against England, which played just before the champion trophy. It was adjusted to the order because it can provide a team useful left option in a line full of right handes.
This move has functioned well so far with Axar playing valuable knocking for his team. His promotion also made an Indian line to hit deeper than before. With Axar at number 5, Kl Rahul moved to no. 6.
An important view between Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel
India lost its first three blows Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli cheap inside PowerPlay. However, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel stabbed a solid partnership between them.
They separated their time and analyzed the Wickket well, forming a 98 ride partnership between them. Axar was discharged due to a well -made 42 of 61 balls, which included 3 fours and 1 six.
On the other hand, Iyer scored a fine 79 of 98 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixties. Their blows would give them a lot of confidence in front of a very important semi -final against Australia who will be played in Dubai on March 4.
