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Rohit Sharma Reveals How He Discusses Future Challenges With Virat Kohli
By CricShots - Sep 8, 2023 3:41 pm
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India’s cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, is gearing up for two significant challenges on his cricketing journey—the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 and the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023, set to commence in India on October 5th. As he leads the Indian team into these major tournaments, he carries the weight of the hopes and aspirations of billions of cricket enthusiasts.

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Virat Kohli appreciates Rohit Sharma

In preparation for these crucial events, Rohit Sharma shed light on the dynamics within the Indian cricket dressing room. During a recent interview, the captain discussed the atmosphere in the team under his and head coach Rahul Dravid’s leadership. He highlighted Dravid’s commitment to fostering clear communication within the team, ensuring there are no gaps in understanding among players and support staff.

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“As far as Rahul bhai is concerned, I’ve huge respect for him as a person firstly and then obviously as a cricketer. He doesn’t want any communication gap among players, support staff, or anyone else for that matter. His number one rule is that whatever the matter is will be communicated to the concerned individual. We’ve got an open relationship; we keep talking about things and players. I’ve really enjoyed my time with him,” Rohit Sharma shared during the interview on Vimal Kumar’s YouTube channel.

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Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma also provided insights into his camaraderie with former captain Virat Kohli. He explained that when they are at the crease together, they engage in discussions about the bowlers they are facing and strategize on how to tackle them. Additionally, they continually discuss upcoming challenges and keep a close watch on opposition players, making thorough preparations for every series.

Currently, India has progressed to the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2023, following an emphatic ten-wicket victory over Nepal in their second group match. The Indian team’s next challenge is the much-anticipated clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in their first Super 4 game, scheduled for Sunday, September 10th, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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It’s worth noting that the group stage encounter between the two teams was marred by rain, resulting in a washout after India posted a total of 266 runs batting first. As Rohit Sharma leads Team India into these crucial contests, fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await his leadership and the team’s performance on the international stage.