Rohit Sharma has finally broken his silence on the hype surrounding alleged dressing room leaks during India's high-profile tour of Australia. The Indian cricket team captain also spoke about how the team has managed to maintain its focus amid reports of a rift in the dressing room.
During the ongoing New Year's Test of the Indian cricket team against Australia in Sydney, Rohit Sharma highlighted the resilience of the team that is able to survive external distractions. The Indian captain also emphasized that such noise does not affect Indian players.
Rohit Sharma stresses team unity amid alleged rift in the Indian dressing room
Rohit Sharma admitted that such matters cannot be controlled, but insisted on the Indian cricket team's unwavering commitment to their game, and refused to let off-field drama derail their mission. With a clear focus on winning games, he insisted their priority remains success on the pitch, saying the players do not pay attention to outside chatter.
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In an interview with Star Sports, Rohit Sharma said about the dressing room leaks: “It does not affect us because the players here are made of steel. We have tried our best to make the players like this. As you can see, we cannot control certain things, and we do not want to worry about These things. We don't want to waste time on it. What can we do about it? Just focus on winning the game and improving our game.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma emphasized that cricket is a team effort of all the eleven players working together, and the Indian cricket team works as one team. The Indian skipper also stressed the value of selflessness in leadership and the game, saying that this game is only for those who prioritize the team.
I don't want to speak for others: Rohit Sharma
The senior Indian batsman also reflected his commitment to his values, both on and off the field. He believes in authenticity and standing up for what feels right, regardless of the opinions of others. India's Test and ODI captain further stressed that this approach defines his life and cricketing philosophy.
“When you can't think for the team, we don't want that kind of players or leaders. The team and just the team. Why do we call it a team? That's because 11 players play the game. That's why it's called a team,” Rohit explained.
“I don't want to speak for others. This is my mindset. This is the way I play cricket. This is how I am in life, off the field too. I don't want to portray anything else. Who I am is what you see. If you don't like it, excuse me,” What feels right, I'll do it.
“I know 140 crore people are judging you in India.”
Finally, the Indian cricket team captain also spoke about the challenges of leading the team, admitting that success is not every day. He stressed that consistency in mindset, ideology and approach remains crucial, even if the results are not always consistent.
However, as a leader, Rohit is confident in his methods despite the judgment and criticism, as he is well aware that leadership in India comes with immense scrutiny. He signed off by saying, “I know 140 crore people are judging you in India. It is what it is. But I believe in my methods and ideas as a leader. I don't want to change that.”