Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, is not just celebrated for his batting prowess but is equally recognised for his razor-sharp wit. Over time, many of his off-the-cuff remarks at press meets have gained attention, getting widely circulated among fans and cricket enthusiasts alike. On the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Captains' Day, which took place this Wednesday, Sharma again became the talk of the town, thanks to his humorous retort to a journalist's query.
Diving into the past, a reporter brought up the intriguing conclusion of the 2019 World Cup. For those who need a refresher, this particular match saw England and New Zealand end in a draw after 100 intense overs. The winner was then determined based on the number of boundaries scored during the match. Sharma's response to this contentious topic was both hilarious and to the point. He humorously remarked, "Kya yaar, ye mera kaam nahi ghosit karna (it is not my job to announce winners)." Rohit's epic response saw Jos Buttler and Babar Azam chuckling as the latter was seen translating the conversation to the English skipper.
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Sharma's leadership journey, too, is peppered with patience and understanding. In an earlier conversation with the Indian Express, the skipper gave his perspective on the timing of becoming a captain. He articulated, “Obviously, you want to be at your peak for this, say when you are 26-27. But you cannot always get what you want.” Emphasising the weight of Indian captaincy, Sharma continued, “You are talking about the Indian captaincy and there have been stalwarts in the Indian team... I had to wait for my turn and that's absolutely fair enough. The guys before, Virat was before me, so was MS (Dhoni).”
Rohit Sharma's humility and respect for the game were further evident when he discussed other cricketing legends who never got an extended chance to captain the national side. He noted, “Just look at the names that are missed out: Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag... Not to forget Yuvraj Singh. He never captained India. Yuvraj has been such a match-winner for India, he should have been the captain at some stage but he didn't get it. That's life.” Expressing gratitude for his current position, Sharma added, "I got it now and I am grateful for it. I would rather have it when I know how to captain a team... Rather than when I don't know the ABCD of captaincy. So in that respect, this is good.”
As fans look forward to the World Cup matches, Sharma's leadership and candid insights surely add another layer of excitement and anticipation. Meanwhile, Team India will open their World Cup campaign against Australia on October 8.
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