Sharmer inspired by new-born baby
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Rohit Sharma revealed his new-born daughter has put him in a “great space” after the opener scored his second century of the World Cup to set up India’s big win over arch rival Pakistan.
Sharma smashed 140 off 113 balls to lead India to 336 for five after being put into bat in the rain-affected game in Manchester on Sunday.
Indian bowlers, led by spinner Kuldeep Yadav, then combined to restrict Pakistan to 212 for six while chasing a revised target of 302 in 40 overs.
India won by 89 runs via DLS method to secure bragging rights over their old enemy.
But Sharma, who was blessed with a baby girl during India’s tour of Australia in December last year, said his young family has played a key role in helping him focus on his performances on the pitch.
“It’s a very good phase in my life. Having a daughter, a newly born daughter in my life actually has put me in a good space,” Sharma said. “So, yeah, I think I’m enjoying my cricket coming off a great IPL (Indian Premier League) campaign and then starting off here.”
England opener Jason Roy will miss the host’s next two World Cup matches with a torn left hamstring, the England and Wales Cricket Board said yesterday.
Roy, who suffered the injury while fielding during England’s win over the West Indies on Friday, has been ruled out of today’s group fixture against Afghanistan at Old Trafford and Friday’s match against Sri Lanka at Headingley.
England captain Eoin Morgan, who suffered a back spasm in the field against the West Indies, will be assessed ahead of the Afghanistan clash and could yet play against the tournament minnows.
But with England well on course for the semifinal, team management may not risk the batsman in a match they should win without him.
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