India skipper Rohit Sharma didn’t filter his words as he admitted that playing high-risk cricket is the reason behind his lack of big scores in ODIs lately and he needs to bring the right balance to his game in the Asia Cup 2023.

The Men in Blue will open their campaign in the continental tournament against arch-rivals Pakistan in Pallekele on Saturday (September 2).

“I have played a lot of cricket so it’s important to use that experience. Will do what the team requires from me. In the past two years, I have played a different brand of cricket - it was a high-risk cricket when it comes to batting. I need to bring the right balance to my game - when it comes to taking risks," Rohit told reporters on the eve of the marquee clash.

The Indian captain, who is the only batter to slam three double centuries in the 50-over format, has managed to hit just one ton in ODIs since 2021.

“My role as a top-order batter is important for the team. To bat long for the team and put the team in a good position. The idea will be to use my experience to put the team in a good position," he added.

Rohit further said that he didn’t contemplate about the high-risk shots factor in the last couple of years and suggested that he will not repeat it in the forthcoming Asia Cup.

“I will ensure to not let it go when I get into a good rhythm. I haven’t thought about it in the last two years but now I will try and get that balance in my game. I didn’t think about that in the last one and a half years, I was playing high-risk cricket, and will try to bring the right balance in my game in the Asia Cup," he remarked.

(CricketNext Inputs)