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If Rohit provides the charge at the top, there is Shreyas for the middle overs. (AP)

Champions Trophy: How Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma are the faces of India’s risk management

As Dubai’s pitches slow down, India’s spinners are in the spotlight, but their batting unit is equally crucial for Champions Trophy success. Remarkably, the Indian batsmen have excelled on the traditionally challenging slow tracks. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli’s centuries, combined with Rohit Sharma’s aggressive starts, provide a formidable top order. In the middle overs, Shreyas Iyer’s aggressive approach, coupled with the steady play of Axar Patel and KL Rahul, sets the stage for Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja’s finishing prowess. This top-eight lineup is perfectly suited for Dubai’s conditions, where batting depth is paramount.

Rohit Sharma’s explosive starts and Shreyas Iyer’s middle-order dominance are key to India’s batting strategy. Despite varying conditions, the pitches have consistently remained slow, demanding adaptability. Rohit’s role provides crucial momentum, while Shreyas empowers the middle order to play freely.

India’s ability to thrive on slow pitches, which have historically been their weakness, highlights their batting unit’s exceptional adaptation. The strategic placement of Rohit and Shreyas allows the rest of the batsmen to play their natural game without pressure. (READ MORE)