TIL Desk Sports/ Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee backed Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan to shine with the bat in the upcoming Asia Cup saying the two openers will hold key to India’s game-plan in absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli.
With Kohli being rested following the England tour, Rohit will lead the Indian team which starts its Asia Cup campaign on September 18. His opening partner Dhawan has been named as vice-captain for the ODI tournament.
“Two key batsmen for India in the Asia Cup — Shikhar Dhawan and secondly Rohit Sharma. I believe Rohit will get the best out of himself and also the team because he has been given that extra bit of responsibility to lead the Indian side,” Lee said.
“With Virat Kohli not playing, Rohit and Dhawan will be the two key men with the bat for India,” he said. Lee, a veteran of 76 Tests and 221 ODIs, feels Rohit will be able to deliver in United Arab Emirates as the wickets will aid him.
