I don’t believe Rohit Sharma’s batting is going to be remembered in songs by the time the next World Cup rolls up.

Sure the commentators are going gaga over him right now.

But history isn’t usually kind to batters who aren’t at the top of the runs chart.

And he probably isn’t going to be.

First to appreciate that Rohit has been nothing but selfless this tournament with his batting.

It isn’t easy to get going right from the word go.

If it works – great.

If it doesn’t, then no matter what kind of job security you have in the form of being the captain and ostensible assurances from the management, it isn’t going to be easy to hold on to your place in the team.

Cameos in cricket have often been treated as a stepchild by us cricket fanatics. Neglected and unappreciated.

Secondly and more importantly the sheer psychological paralysis that is imparted on the opposition right at the start of the innings. Especially while chasing.

We’ve seen what it does and how the bowlers’ line and length and morals are ground down to dust even before they’ve gotten a chance to get into rhythm.

Rohit Sharma might not go down in history as the greatest batter to ever play for India but no matter the result, he sure is a big big reason why we’ve absolutely dominated the tournament league stage.