Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif explained the sudden shift in veteran swashbuckler Rohit Sharma’s flamboyant approach to a much more reserved one, evident during his return to international cricket in the recently concluded three-match ODI series in Australia.

During his captaincy reign, Rohit took the mantle of setting an example of fearless cricket by providing explosive starts. However, since being relieved of the captaincy duties, the 38-year-old has switched his on-field approach. Instead of going all guns blazing from the outset, Rohit remains circumspect, avoids engaging in rash shots and takes his game towards the end to hammer a big score.

In the second and third ODIs, Rohit faced a whopping 222 deliveries and overall 236 in the series. Kaif believes Rohit’s transition from short

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