If the ball is in my area, I will play my shots: Rohit Sharma

India opener Rohit Sharma on Thursday defended playing the pull shot that led to his dismissal on 36 in the first Test against England, saying if he sees the ball in his areas, he "has to play his shots". A well-set Rohit was was caught by Sam Curran on the fence off Ollie Robinson, playing his trademark pull shot. India ended the day at 125/4 as veteran pacer James Anderson (2/15) wreaked havoc with his fiery spell.

If the ball is in my area, I will play my shots: Rohit Sharma
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India opener Rohit Sharma on Thursday defended playing the pull shot that led to his dismissal on 36 in the first Test against England, saying if he sees the ball in his areas, he "has to play his shots". A well-set Rohit was was caught by Sam Curran on the fence off Ollie Robinson, playing his trademark pull shot. India ended the day at 125/4 as veteran pacer James Anderson (2/15) wreaked havoc with his fiery spell.