Former Indian left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha said that the best advice he received in his cricketing career was from current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. However, Rohit and Ojha have played a lot of cricket together and share a great bond too. Ojha recently shared a conversation with Rohit during the time both were representing the Indian team at the U19 level as well. While many want to fulfill their dream of playing for the country, Ojha shared the advice Rohit gave to make a long career as well.

Speaking to Sony Sports Network, Pragyan Ojha said: “Best advice I received was from Rohit Sharma when we were playing U19 cricket. He said, ‘Everyone wants to play for the country because we have come at the U19 level. But if you want to play for India for a long time, then you need to be a match-winner.'”

However, Rohit Sharma stayed true to his advice and he became one of the greatest match-winners of the decade for the country as well. Ojha also revealed that bowling to former West Indies superstar Chris Gayle was a massive challenge for him considering Gayle’s explosive nature of the game.

“Chris Gayle, especially in the T20 format. Because the way in which he bats against left-arm spin and leg-spin, it was difficult. I used to relish the challenge of bowling to him and used to increase my intensity. However, off the field you know Chris Gayle is a funny person and always keeps the atmosphere light,” he concluded.