Rohit Sharma's Aggressive Leadership Breaks Records in Historic Test Match

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praises Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for his aggressive tactics during the fourth day of the final Test against Bangladesh. India set multiple records before declaring at 285/9 in 34.4 overs, aiming for a win in a rain-curtailed match.

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for his aggressive mindset during the fourth day of the second and final Test match against Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur on Monday. The hosts amassed 285 runs for the loss of nine wickets in just 34.4 overs before declaring their innings. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and middle-order batter KL Rahul contributed valuable fifties.

The Rohit Sharma-led team shattered several records, including the fastest milestones for 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs in Test cricket history. Manjrekar believes this reflects Sharma's legacy as a captain.

'This is the legacy that Rohit Sharma will leave behind as captain. A strong team showing a champion's approach, he leads by example,' Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo. He also praised Sharma's quickfire 23 runs off 11 balls, including three sixes and a four.

'You play only for the team and to win. Rohit doesn't mind risking his wicket, even in a rain-curtailed Test, raising hopes of a win,' Manjrekar added. India's batters went all guns blazing, led by Sharma's sixes and Jaiswal's controlled aggression.

India declared at 285/9, taking a 52-run lead. With Bangladesh having eight wickets in hand, India's Ravichandran Ashwin struck late in the day, dismissing Zakir Hasan and Hasan Mahmud, keeping India's prospects alive.

Heading into the final day, India aims to bowl out Bangladesh early to secure a win.

(With inputs from agencies.)