‘Very good sign’ – Navjot Singh Sidhu on Rohit Sharma’s reaction to Virat Kohli’s century

Captain Rohit Sharma’s exuberant response from the bench as his longtime teammate reached his 51st ODI century was highlighted by former cricket player turned commentator Navjot Sidhu. He illuminated the good team dynamics in the Indian setup with Rohit’s feelings. He said that the team will benefit greatly from the rich culture that is now in place after the two seasoned campaigners hang up their boots.

Indian cricket made history on Sunday, February 23, when they defeated Pakistan by a margin of six wickets in Match 5 of the ongoing Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Virat Kohli led the chase after dismissing Pakistan for 241 and ended with an undefeated century.

“What I witnessed today was Rohit Sharma’s happy expression more than what Virat Kohli did.

You see that face when Virat Kohli hits that 100. A symphony requires an orchestra to play; no one can whistle one. It’s a team game, and it’s a positive indication when the team celebrates a fellow citizen’s accomplishment. That indicates that you are a close-knit, cohesive group that takes pleasure in each other while playing as a single family. “The next generation is inspired by taking pride in the other fellow,” Sidhu told Star Sports.

“The baton will be passed from these two. It’s only a question of time till they do. You could say three years or two years. You see, it’s simple to share in someone else’s suffering, but sharing in someone else’s joy is a sign of friendship and support. In a team game, I focus on the little details that add up to a big difference,” he continued.

One-of-a-kind cricketer Kohli is a Kohinoor: Navjot Singh Sidhu

The former opener went into further detail about the contributions made by the star hitter. Sidhu was full of admiration for Kohli’s overall role as a role model in the game, praising everything from his cover drive to his amazing figures while chasing targets.

“Look, what distinguishes Virat Kohli when you evaluate him? When I think of Sachin Tendulkar, his backfoot punch is what I always see. Take a look at the straight drive, Gavaskar. The cover drive is what you see when you look at Virat Kohli. You can tell he’s back when he’s driving with style and gets his mind on the ball. “This is the Virat Kohli of old if you watch the first part of his innings and these drives,” he remarked.

And it’s the character he shown when things became tough, in my opinion. The children living on the streets have been influenced by these individuals. Above all, role models are necessary for the game to develop. Virat Kohli is a Kohinoor, one of the biggest cut diamonds in the world, and a once-in-a-generation cricket player. You have to realize how valuable he is to international cricket; his 99 innings and 89.6 average in successful chases demonstrate that he can handle pressure without letting it get to him. And the more difficult it becomes, the more he flourishes there. That’s what makes a great cricket player,” Sidhu continued.

In the meantime, India continued to dominate their bitter opponents in the 50-over format. With the exception of a postponed match, this was their fifth victory over the Men in Green since their defeat in the 2017 Champions Trophy final.