Whenever there is any news about our cricket hero, especially a player like captain Rohit Sharma, it creates both curiosity and worry in the hearts of the fans. Recently, the news of Rohit Sharma being ruled out of the fifth and final Test being played in Sydney created a lot of stir. In many media reports, it was linked to his poor form and retirement. But Rohit Sharma himself put an end to these rumours and put his point and gave a clear message to the fans.
I have come to win the match, not to sit out
Speaking to Star Sports on the second day of the Sydney Test, Rohit Sharma said, I have come from so far, I have not come to sit out. I have to play the match and win it. Ever since I came in 2007, it has been that I have to win the match. Rohit expressed in his words the feeling that every player has in his heart. He also admitted that his bat is not scoring runs as expected from him. But this does not mean that he has given up.
This is a decision for the team, not retirement
Rohit Sharma made it clear in his statement that his decision has been taken keeping in mind the needs of the team. He said, “Sometimes you have to understand that if you do not give priority to the team, then there is no benefit. Runs are not coming from my bat and out-of-form players cannot be a burden on the team for a long time. What the team needs at this time is on my mind. This is not a decision to retire.” These words of Rohit reflect the true spirit of a captain, who prioritizes the team above his performance.
Fans’ trust despite poor form
Rohit’s performance in this Test series has not been up to his potential, where he has scored only 31 runs so far. Still, fans hope that his decision will help him return to better form and bring back his shine. In Rohit’s absence, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has taken over the captaincy. It will be interesting to see how the Indian team deals with this challenge and performs without Rohit.b This statement of Rohit Sharma not only reflects his thinking but also tells how deeply he understands his responsibility and the importance of the team. It would not be wrong to say that such decisions make a player great.
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