I don't have power of AB or Dhoni: Rohit Sharma

Mohali, December 14: Rohit Sharma, who hit his third double hundred in one-day cricket, said he uses more analytical skills than raw power during his knocks.

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"I like to analyse situations and conditions which were initially not easy. I wanted to play out the overs. I am not someone like AB de Villiers, Gayle or Dhoni. I don't have that much power. I have to use my brain to manipulate the field, and stick to my strength which is to hit through the lines," said Rohit.

On him hitting sixes at regular intervals, the Mumbaikar said: "Hitting sixes is not easy, trust me. It comes from lots of practice and hard work. Nothing is easy in cricket, when you watch it on TV, it may look simple. But today, I was trying to manipulate with their field setting, by playing those scoop shots, which I believe has been my strength."

Rohit also made a comparison between his three double hundreds.
"The first double century came against Australia after the series was locked 2-2, while the second was also crucial as that also had come against Sri Lanka and more importantly, it was a record score.

"Even this one is special, because of the circumstances in which it had come. We were 1-0 down in the series, and after our loss in Dharamsala, I was keen to do well as a batsman and help my team.

"So, this knock is also special as this is my first as a captain of India... So, all the three double hundreds are important for me, as it has helped my team."