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Rohit highly motivated, played with freedom: Graeme Smith

The flamboyant batsman struck his maiden double century in Test cricket to help India declare on 497/9 on Day 2 of the third Test against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday.

IANS | Ranchi | October 20, 2019 7:57 pm

Rohit highly motivated, played with freedom: Graeme Smith

South Africa's captain Faf du Plessis (2L) congratulates India's Rohit Sharma (R) after the later has been dismissed during the second day of the third and final Test match between India and South Africa at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) stadium in Ranchi on October 20, 2019. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)

Rohit Sharma has earned praises from different quarters for his consistent performance up the order after being promoted to open the innings for India in Tests.

The flamboyant batsman struck his maiden double century in Test cricket to help India declare on 497/9 on Day 2 of the third Test against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday.

Talking about Rohit’s great run of form on Star Sports -the Mumbai batsman had slammed twin tons in the first Test in Visakhapatnam – former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said the opener’s discipline has made him a great batsman.

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“Rohit has been highly motivated with his performances and the key here is his good discipline and strategy towards the game which makes him stand out as one of the best Test batsmen. Also, South Africa lacking in punch with the old ball and in the spin department allowed Rohit to play with freedom and that has been reflected in the excellent series he has had till now,” Smith said.

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