Synopsis
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, expresses his frustration over ongoing inquiries about his performance in Tests and doubts regarding his international cricket future, focusing instead on upcoming challenges in ODIs and the Champions Trophy.Key Takeaways
- Rohit Sharma reaffirms his focus on upcoming ODIs.
- He emphasizes the importance of moving forward rather than dwelling on past performances.
- Rohit dismisses speculation about his future with the national team.
- He highlights the challenges ahead with enthusiasm.
- Rohit aims to begin the series on a strong note.
Nagpur, Feb 6 (NationPress) The persistent inquiries regarding his unsatisfactory performance in Tests, coupled with emerging doubts about his future in international cricket, have become a source of annoyance for India’s captain, Rohit Sharma. Rohit had appeared completely out of form in the previous two Test series against New Zealand and Australia. He returned to domestic cricket in an attempt to rectify his form, yet those efforts did not yield the desired results.
On Wednesday, when questioned about his confidence in batting as he returned to One-Day International cricket after a disappointing performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the typically composed and relaxed Rohit expressed irritation.
“What sort of question is that? This is a distinct format, with distinct circumstances. As is typical in cricket, there will be highs and lows, and I have encountered many in my career, so this is nothing unfamiliar to me. Every day presents new opportunities, and each series is a fresh start,” said Rohit Sharma.
“I am eagerly anticipating the challenge and not dwelling on past events. There’s no reason for me to look back excessively. Many positive things have occurred as well, so it’s crucial that I concentrate on what’s ahead and what awaits me. It’s straightforward; I aim to commence the series positively. Let’s see how it unfolds,” he added.
The Indian captain dismissed inquiries about his future and reports suggesting he has conferred with the national selectors regarding it.
“How is it pertinent for me to discuss my future plans while we are about to have three ODI series and the Champions Trophy approaching? These reports have circulated for several years, but I’m not here to clarify them. For me, these three matches and the Champions Trophy are of utmost importance. My focus is entirely on these games, and we will see what happens afterward,” concluded Rohit.
