Recently-released Bollywood movie ‘83’ is not the only film that is receiving attention from the sports fraternity as ‘Jersey’ starring Shahid Kapoor is another movie that is based on cricket. Movie ‘Jersey’, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri was scheduled to be released on December 31 but due to the rising cases of Covid-19 the release date of the movie has been postponed.
The official statement can be read, "In view of the current circumstances and new covid guidelines we have decided to postpone the theatrical release of our film Jersey. We have received immense love from you all so far and want to thank you all for everything. Until then everyone please stay safe and healthy, and wishing you all the best for the new year ahead!! Team Jersey!!”
Shahid on the captaincy debate
Actor Shahid Kapoor was asked multiple questions regarding the game of cricket and the questionnaire included the ongoing captaincy saga in Indian cricket.
While talking to Times of India, regarding the captaincy debate, the 40-year-old actor diplomatically said that it was for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to decide that. He went on to mention that this kind of split captaincy had both, advantages, as well as several disadvantages.
“I think that’s for the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to decide. But hmmm, there are pros and cons to both. But, I guess it should be what works best for the team in question,” said Shahid Kapoor.
Kohli replaced by Rohit
Recently, India Test team skipper Virat Kohli was replaced by Rohit Sharma as the new ODI captain. The absence of a clarity between the BCCI and Kohli was severely debated by fans and critics. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly went on to say that, he had requested the 33-year-old not to step down from the T20I captaincy but surprisingly, the Delhi-born batter had a totally opposite viewpoint.
An emotional message
The trailer of Jersey was loved by all. Shahid Kapoor had written an emotional message on Instagram prior to Jersey's trailer release. It can be read, “ITS TIME ! We have waited to share this emotion with you for 2 years. This story is special. This team is special. This character is special. And the fact that we get to share it on the big screen with you all is special. I don’t have words to express my gratitude. I hope you all feel what I felt when I played him. Here we go.”
