An unforgettable moment in this post-captaincy phase was his brilliant innings against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, where he scored an unbeaten 82* off 53 balls, one of his career bests. was Also in the recent Asia Cup when he scored his 47th ODI century against the Green Shirts, leaving him just three centuries short of breaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries.
So, is Virat batting more freely now, and could giving up the captaincy make him a more focused batsman?
According to India’s senior spinner Amit Mishra, giving up the captaincy was a blessing for Virat.
“He is playing freely. Ever since he gave up his captaincy and Rohit became the captain, Virat has been playing freely. He is now concentrating and concentrating on his batting. His Also, his batting has improved a lot,” Mishra said. In an interview told Timesofindia.com that JioCinema has cricket experts.
“When you are a captain, you have to focus on both your team and your batting aspects. Now Virat is no longer the captain and his entire focus is on his batting. Ever since he quit captaincy, His batting has improved, the same Virat we saw a few years ago. [before the lean phase]. He is giving the same glimpse,” said Mishra.
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Virat stepped down from the T20I captaincy after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup in October 2021 and was then relieved of the ODI captaincy ahead of the tour of South Africa in December of the same year. Virat quit the Test captaincy less than 24 hours after India lost the series in South Africa in January 2022.
“Virat is enjoying his batting, scoring runs, always smiling, having fun on the field, and talking to other team members. He is in a very good frame of mind right now,” added Mishra. added.
Crucial break for Virat, Rohit
When the selectors decided to rest key players like Virat, skipper Rohit Sharma and the all-rounder, there was a lot of surprise and debate among fans and former cricketers. Hardik Pandya For the first two ODIs of the upcoming three-match series against Australia.
Virat, Rohit and Pandya are part of the Indian squad for the third ODI.
Is it justified to rest these star players during the ODI series, especially when it can serve as valuable preparation for the ICC World Cup starting October 5?
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India’s World Cup campaign is scheduled to begin on October 8 against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
“Before a big tournament like the World Cup, big players should rest so they can recharge and prepare themselves, especially mentally. They can sit, think and prepare for a big tournament like the World Cup. Can plan for the tournament. To be relaxed, focused and mentally charged for the World Cup,” Mishra further told Times of India.com.
“This break was very important for them because they will be under a lot of mental stress in the World Cup. So this break was important for them. Virat and Rohit have been rested so that they can be mentally and physically ready for the World Cup. “The Cup. The World Cup is very important for them,” said the spinner.