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ICC ODI World Cup: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Rohit Sharma and was highly impressed with intent to open up the game in the first 10 overs against New Zealand in the first semi final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, at Wankhede Stadium on Wedneday.

Rohit went off to a blazing start with 47 off 29 deliveries comprising four boundaries and four maximum setting the tone for Indian batting, posting a mammoth total of 397/4 in 50 overs.

Hosting JioCinema’s daily sports show ‘#AAKASHVANI,’ Aakash Chopra spoke about the impact that skipper Rohit Sharma’s approach has had in the World Cup so far. “You realise the importance of Rohit Sharma’s approach when the match starts turning to be a close affair. He is launching the Indian innings with a purpose. There is a clear intent that ‘I want to start at a certain pace and not allow the opposition to recover’.