MUMBAI: Former Australian speedster Brett Lee has backed Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan to come back out excellent within the upcoming Asia Cup announcing the two will dangle key to India's game-plan in absence of standard skipper Virat Kohli.
With Kohli being rested following the England excursion, Rohit will lead the Indian workforce which begins its Asia Cup marketing campaign on September 18. Dhawan has been named as vice-captain for the ODI event.
"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 was once quoted as announcing in a commentary issued via authentic broadcasters Star Sports.
"With Virat Kohli not playing, Rohit and Dhawan will be the two key men with the bat for India," he stated.
Lee, a veteran of 76 Tests and 221 ODIs, feels Rohit will be capable of ship in United Arab Emirates as the wickets will help him.
"The great Virat Kohli is being rested for the tournament, so that allows Shikhar and Rohit to be pushed up. There is a lot of talk about how Rohit can't face left arm fast bowlers - with the swing and the ball going across him," stated the 41-year-old.
"But I don't necessary agree with that but what I can say is that in the UAE it will be a different style he will have to face. Yes, they will bring on the left-arm fast bowlers to target Rohit but I believe on the lower and slower wickets in UAE, Rohit will dominate. I believe the wicket will help him out."
Lee additionally feels Dhawan should make some technical changes.
"Dhawan has come in form during his bout in England but will have to adjust a few things in his techniques to ensure he will be playing on the surfaces that will be conducive to him," he stated.
"He has played on grounds all around India that are low and slow in recent years, and the tracks in UAE will suit him, allowing him to play through the line of the ball."
With Kohli being rested following the England excursion, Rohit will lead the Indian workforce which begins its Asia Cup marketing campaign on September 18. Dhawan has been named as vice-captain for the ODI event.
"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 was once quoted as announcing in a commentary issued via authentic broadcasters Star Sports.
"With Virat Kohli not playing, Rohit and Dhawan will be the two key men with the bat for India," he stated.
Lee, a veteran of 76 Tests and 221 ODIs, feels Rohit will be capable of ship in United Arab Emirates as the wickets will help him.
"The great Virat Kohli is being rested for the tournament, so that allows Shikhar and Rohit to be pushed up. There is a lot of talk about how Rohit can't face left arm fast bowlers - with the swing and the ball going across him," stated the 41-year-old.
"But I don't necessary agree with that but what I can say is that in the UAE it will be a different style he will have to face. Yes, they will bring on the left-arm fast bowlers to target Rohit but I believe on the lower and slower wickets in UAE, Rohit will dominate. I believe the wicket will help him out."
Lee additionally feels Dhawan should make some technical changes.
"Dhawan has come in form during his bout in England but will have to adjust a few things in his techniques to ensure he will be playing on the surfaces that will be conducive to him," he stated.
"He has played on grounds all around India that are low and slow in recent years, and the tracks in UAE will suit him, allowing him to play through the line of the ball."
Rohit, Dhawan key to India's game-plan in Asia Cup: Lee
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