Rohit Sharma's attacking batting approach at top of order working well for India, says batting coach Vikram Rathour

Rohit Sharma's attacking approach at top of order has led India to 8 wins in World Cup, says batting coach Vikram Rathour. His 24-ball 40 vs South Africa helped India to 91/1 in powerplay

Rohit Sharma has not scored too many hundreds in the ongoing World Cup but batting coach Vikram Rathour feels that the Indian skipper has led the team from the front with his attacking approach at the top of the order.

Rohit, who has scored one century (131) and two fifties from eight matches, has been consistently giving India fluent starts.

His 24-ball 40 against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday ensured that India were off to a flier. India scored 326 for 5 after opting to bat first and then dismissed South Africa for a mere 83 for a massive 243-run win.

"It's absolutely Rohit's idea. He's taking the initiative," Rathour said at the mixed zone.

"If there's something on the wicket, he's looking to go for his shots. It is working out really well for the team. He's one guy who's leading with his action."

Rohit and Shubman Gill took charge of the South African new-ball bowler duo of Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen and unsettled their rhythm.

Rohit may have failed to convert his start but he helped India reach 91 for 1 in the powerplay, which allowed Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to take it easy in the middle overs before stepping up the run-rate.