Rohit Sharma faced numerous tough spells as an opening batter in cricket. However, the Indian cricket team captain did not expect the kind of bouncer he encountered early in the press conference in Nagpur, held on the eve of the ODI series opener against England.
A reporter asked Rohit Sharma if he was prepared for the challenge in ODI cricket after experiencing a lean patch in Test cricket. The question carried a jibe-like undertone that did not sit well with the skipper, who fielded several tough questions with composure.
The conversation between Rohit and the reporter:
Here’s how the conversation unfolded between Rohit Sharma and the reporter at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday.
Reporter: “Hi, Rohit. Confident, going out to bat in a format where you are nicknamed ‘Hitman’ despite not getting too many runs in the Test format?
Rohit: “What kind of question is that? (laughs). This is a different format, different time.
“As usual, as cricketers, we know there will be ups and downs. I have gone through it a lot. We know every day is a fresh day, every series is a fresh series. I am looking forward to challenge. Not looking at what has happened in the past. Clearly, you don’t.
“For me, there is no reason to look in the past too much. It’s important I focus on what’s coming up and what lies ahead for me. I will look to start the series on a high.”
#TeamIndia captain Rohit Sharma is ready to take fresh guard ahead of the ODI series against England@IDFCFIRSTBank | @ImRo45 | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/DJVZju0LOV
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2025
Unimpressed Rohit Sharma:
The India captain was also not impressed when he was asked to clarify media reports speculating about his future after the Champions Trophy. Rohit said it was not appropriate to discuss his future in the lead-up to a crucial one-day series and the Champions Trophy, starting February 19.
“The reports (about my future) have been going on for a number of years, and I am not here to clarify those reports,” Rohit said.
Rohit Sharma Cooked His Haters 😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/dwfJtnk6nQ
— 𝐉𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐞 (@jod_insane) February 5, 2025
Rohit returns to lead the ODI team after facing intense scrutiny over his leadership and batting form in Test cricket. Rohit’s place in the Test side was questioned after India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 in Australia.
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