Rohit Sharma | Image: PTI
Rohit sharma: Team India captain Rohit Sharma has been going through a bad phase of his cricket career for some time. After New Zealand, in the Test series against Australia, Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s bat was shown to be a sheet of silence. After which the speculation of his performance and retirement gained momentum.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday dismissed speculation about his future in international cricket and said that it is irrelevant to talk about his career at a time when he is focused on three ODIs against England and three ODI matches and ICC Champions Trophy.
Rohit Sharma rages in press conference
The Indian team will prepare the Champions Trophy starting on February 19 with a three -match ODI series against England, whose first match will be played in Nagpur on Thursday, 07 February. Rohit said in the press conference, “When the series of three ODIs and the Champions Trophy is to be held, it is how relevant it is for me to talk about my future plans. (On my future) The news has been going on for many years and I am not here to clarify those news. ”
Rohit’s form became a cause for concern
The Indian captain said, “The three -match ODI series and the Champions Trophy are very important for me. My focus is on these matches and I will see what happens after this. ”Rohit has been struggling with poor form for some time and he scored only 31 runs in five innings at an average of 6.20 in five innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
What does BCCI want?
There is no doubt that he is not thinking about retiring from international cricket in the near future but there are reports that the BCCI has asked him to tell about his future plans after the Champions Trophy. India will now play ODI cricket in which Rohit has got the most success. The captain insisted that instead of focusing on the past, they are focusing on future competitions.
What did Rohit say in a press conference?
Rohit said, “This is a different format, a different time. There will be ups and downs as cricketers and I have faced them a lot in my career. This is nothing new to me. We know that there is a new day every day, every series is a new series. ”
He said, “I am waiting for the challenge, not what has happened in the past.” There is no reason for me to look back. It is important that I focus on what is going to happen next and what is next for me. I will try to start this series in a brilliant way. ”
Team India performs brilliantly in ODI World Cup
India has played only two ODI series since its dominance in the 2023 World Cup which was against South Africa and Sri Lanka. Under the captaincy of Rohit, India lost only one match in the World Cup, playing aggressive cricket, which was the final.
Rohit said, “We want to play a special style and brand cricket. Whether it means to repeat what we did in the World Cup, we will try to do so. But the World Cup took place a year and a half ago, so we need to be organized again and assess what is necessary for this series. ”
Who will get a chance in the wicketkeeper?
Rohit said that choosing one of Lokesh Rahul and Rishabh Pant as the team’s wicketkeeper in ODI format would be a headache but he indicated that Pant is likely to maintain his role. Rahul did wicketkeeping in Pant’s absence during the 2023 World Cup and performed brilliantly.
Rohit said,
“Rahul has been doing wicketkeeping for us in ODI format for the last several years and he has done very well. If you look at the last 10-15 ODIs, they have done what the team expected from them. Rishabh is also present. We have the option to feed one of them. Both have the ability to win the match on their own. It will be a good headache to whom to feed Rahul or Rishabh. But given the performance of the past, maintaining continuity is also very important for us. ”
What did the Indian captain say on Varun Chakraborty?
India has included Varun Chakraborty in the ODI team and Rohit said that if the opportunity is given, this mysterious spinner in the form can be fed. Rohit said,
“Varun has definitely shown something different. I think this has been done in T20 format but there is something different in it. So we just wanted an option and wanted to see what we could do with him. If we get a chance to feed him in the series, then we will see what he is capable of doing. Right now we are not thinking about whether we will take him (in the Champions Trophy) or not. But certainly if things are good for us and she does what is necessary then it will be in the claim.
What did Rohit Sharma say on Bumrah-Shami?
Rohit supported veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami who was included in the Champions Trophy team despite not performing as expected in domestic matches after returning from injury. Rohit said, “He has not played cricket for one or a half years. Do not decide so soon about the player. He has been playing cricket for the last 10-12 years and has come to win the matches on his own. ”Rohit said that the team is waiting for the scan report, which will decide the availability of Jaspreet Bumrah in the coming days.
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