IND vs SL: The penultimate encounter of the ongoing ODI series between India and Sri Lanka is currently undergoing in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The Men In Blue-headed into the game with a crucial one-zero series lead. The high-octane clash has been full of quality action so far with hosts India being in a commanding position after a stellar bowling display.
“We were not sure whether to bat or bowl first. I love playing here in Eden Gardens, the crowds are also energetic and that motivates me always,” said India captain Rohit Sharma at the toss
The young Indian bowling lineup of India managed to restrict Sri Lanka to a low score of 216 in relatively unhelpful conditions at Kolkata. Chasing the total, India lost multiple wickets upfront but is now appearing in control. The current scoreline displays 122 for the loss of 4 wickets with two set batsmen, namely Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul present at the crease.
Rohit Sharma is a better player than Ricky Ponting: Gautam Gambhir
Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir is in limelight following his fiery statement during Star Sports pre-match show, comparing Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Australia great Ricky Ponting. Gambhir stated that Sharma is a better batsman than Ponting, which ultimately left fans amused. The Delhi-born Cricketer further appeared unimpressed with Ponting’s track record in the subcontinent conditions.
The all-format India captain Rohit Sharma, no doubt, has been a veteran of Indian cricket in the international arena. The opening batter has represented the national side in 236 one-day internationals, 148 T20 internationals, and 45 test matches. He has as many as 9537, 3853, and 3137 runs in the three formats respectively. The right-hander will mark multiple milestones in the coming years.
“The surprising fact is that in the last four or five years he has gotten this many hundreds. Rohit Sharma before the last five-six years was not this consistent. He definitely got about 20 hundred in the last five-six-seven years,” said Gautam Gambhir via Star Sports
“No, he is a better player than Ricky Ponting. because Ricky has got a sh*t record in the subcontinent.” Gambhir further added.
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