# We Could See Something Special' - Scott Styris Recalls Meeting Rohit Sharma For The First Time In IPL 2008 ## A Rising Star In the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, a young Rohit Sharma caught the attention of Scott Styris, a New Zealand all-rounder who was playing for the Deccan Chargers. Styris recalls being impressed by Sharma's talent and determination from their first meeting. ## Early Recognition Of Talent Styris, a seasoned cricketer with experience in international cricket, recognized Sharma's potential early on. He observed Sharma's ability to play big shots and his fearless approach to batting. Styris believed that Sharma had the makings of a special player. ## A Special Player Emerges Over the years, Rohit Sharma has established himself as one of the most successful batsmen in world cricket. He has led the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles and has been a key member of the Indian cricket team. Styris's early assessment of Sharma's talent proved to be accurate. ### A Consistent Performer Throughout his career, Rohit Sharma has maintained a high level of consistency in his batting. He has scored over 10,000 runs in ODIs and over 5,000 runs in Tests. His ability to score runs in all formats of the game makes him a valuable asset to any team. ### A Leader On And Off The Field Rohit Sharma has also shown strong leadership qualities. He has captained the Mumbai Indians to multiple IPL titles and has led the Indian team in limited-overs cricket. His ability to inspire his teammates and make tactical decisions has made him a successful leader. ## Conclusion Scott Styris's early recognition of Rohit Sharma's talent proved to be prophetic. Sharma has gone on to become one of the most successful batsmen in world cricket. His consistency, leadership, and ability to score runs in all formats of the game make him a valuable asset to any team.
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