Team India had a fantastic 2013 that saw youngsters take the forward step and lead their country to victory. We take a look at some of the defining knocks from the Indian players that stood out:
Team India had a fantastic 2013 that saw youngsters take the forward step and lead their country to victory. We take a look at some of the defining knocks from the Indian players that stood out:
Rohit Sharma 209 vs. Australia
The talented right-handed batsmen joined the elite league of double centurions in ODI’s that lists the names of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. Rohit Sharma’s 209 against the Aussies at Bengaluru included 16 sixes as India steamrolled Australia to a 57-run victory.
Virat Kohli 100 vs. Australia
India were set up a massive target of 360 and after his side were in trouble, run-machine Virat Kohli took up the mantle of winning the match. A quickfire ton which saw him become the fastest Indian to do so (52 balls) helped India win the match with just 9 wickets!
Yuvraj Singh 77 vs. Australia
After going being dropped from the squad, India’s dashing middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh made a grand comeback to T20 line-up with sizzling 77 runs that included 5 sixes and 8 fours. Chasing 202 in 20 overs was never an easy task but Yuvi propelled Team India to a magnificient victory.
Shikhar Dhawan 114 vs. South Africa
India’s Champions Trophy got off to a brilliant start as southpaw Shikhar Dhawan made a blistering 114 against the Proteas in the opening game of the 2013 Champions Trophy.
MS Dhoni 45 vs. Sri Lanka
In the finals of the tri-series in the West Indies, opposition team Sri Lanka posted 201 on a dicey wicket that was difficult to bat on. Batting second, Indian batsmen had to chase the target but wickets fell at regular intervals. At 182-9, none gave India a chance but skipper MS Dhoni proved the impossible by taking his side home.
