Rohit Sharma's Aggressive Captaincy Sets New Records in Bangladesh Test

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has lauded Rohit Sharma's aggressive captaincy and batting approach in the second Test against Bangladesh. India's dominant display, led by Sharma's fiery knock, has set new records and showcased the team's champion mentality.

Manjrekar believes that Sharma's legacy as captain will be defined by his aggressive mindset. "This is how he thinks," Manjrekar said. "A strong team, one of the top two sides in the world, they also showed the champion's approach, realizing so much time has been lost."

Sharma's blistering knock of 23 runs off 11 balls, including three sixes and a four, exemplified his willingness to take risks for the team's success. "He does not mind in the process, like in the 50-overs World Cup... He didn't get a big hundred on anything like that," Manjrekar added. "Even here, was quite happy to put his wicket on the line and suddenly we have a Test match which India could win."

India's batters went on a run-scoring spree, setting the fastest records for 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs in Test history. The declaration on 285/9 gave India a 52-run lead, setting up a potential result in the rain-curtailed Test.

Ravichandran Ashwin's brilliance with the ball further boosted India's chances, removing Zakir Hasan and Hasan Mahmud. India's aggressive approach has raised hopes of a positive outcome, despite the initial signs pointing towards a draw.

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