‘Arrey yeh kya bol raha hai’ – Fans react as Dale Steyn admits he always struggled to bowl against Rohit Sharma

Just a few days after Rohit Sharma mentioned Dale Steyn as the toughest bowler he has ever faced in his career, Dale Steyn has now reciprocated the praise. He acknowledged the challenges of bowling to Rohit Sharma and expressed his admiration for the Indian cricket star ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma, who will be leading the Indian side in the upcoming World Cup, carries the hopes and expectations of fans as they eagerly anticipate victory on the global stage.

Rohit Sharma has encountered Dale Steyn numerous times in international cricket. Although he hasn’t consistently scored heavily against Steyn, he has only been dismissed by him once in international matches. In every format, Rohit averages below 30 when facing Steyn. In a recent interview, Sharma candidly revealed that Dale Steyn ranks among the most formidable bowlers he has encountered during his illustrious career.

“If a bowler who has ever challenged me and I enjoyed playing against him then I’ll have to say Dale Steyn. He is a class player, he has all the skills and I think this is the reason he doesn’t miss a bounce and can swing so fast. I think there are very less people who could swing 140+ and I think he was the one who could do it consistently,” said Rohit.

‘He is a phenomenal batter, leading the team from the front’ – Dale Steyn on Rohit Sharma

Dale Steyn, speaking with Star Sports, has recognized Rohit Sharma’s recent exceptional form. He said, “I always struggled to bowl against Rohit, he is a phenomenal batter, leading the team from the front.”

In his last six ODI innings, Rohit has notched up four half-centuries, with three of them coming consecutively in the Asia Cup against Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma boasts a remarkable track record in the Cricket World Cup, having emerged as the leading run-scorer in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, amassing 648 runs in nine innings at an impressive average of 81. Additionally, he holds the world record for the highest number of centuries (5) in a single World Cup edition.

The form of Rohit Sharma is undeniably pivotal for Team India, especially given his role as captain. Whenever he is in top form, Rohit can seize control of a game and shift the momentum decisively in India’s favor. Indian cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate a repeat performance from Rohit Sharma, reminiscent of his exceptional display in the 2019 World Cup.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Rohit Sharma overrated player

— ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@allbymyslff) September 30, 2023

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Rohit always struggled against Steyn even in IPL too

— waqas (@icricketfreak) September 30, 2023

Few days Back Rohit said he was toughest Bowler he ever faced

— Utkarsh (@utkarshh_tweet) September 30, 2023

Rename your profile to Rohit sharma FC @CricCrazyJohns

— *Roe Joot* (@ImGani22) September 30, 2023

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