Mumbai Indians’ star batter Rohit Sharma has been the subject of admiration by former West Indian captain Brian Lara, who praised Rohit’s resilience and work ethic despite facing challenges early in his career. In an interview with Star Sports, Lara highlighted Rohit’s ability to overcome setbacks and focus on his game.
Lara mentioned, “When you look at Rohit Sharma, you feel that he connects to the public very well. He had a tough upbringing, he came out and pretty much spent his entire life playing for India; sometimes, not getting the nod from selectors and having to work his way back.”
Lara continued, “When you have an image and stature of Rohit Sharma, sometimes, some people don’t take the knock down really well. But what’s admirable with him is his ability to put everything aside, and put India first, and put Mumbai Indians first, and play cricket the way it should be.”
Lara’s comments may be in reference to the time when Rohit was not considered for Team India selection at the 2011 World Cup, and was also a late entrant into the Indian Test team. It wasn’t until 2019 that Rohit cemented his place in the Test side as an opener.
“He’s not a sulker, which is great. He is a leader, it doesn’t matter if you are captain or not. At some point of time, when you get to a certain age or level, you are a leader. I think he represents that role really well,” Lara said further.
Rohit is set to feature for Mumbai Indians in their upcoming match against the Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. Mumbai Indians, under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, have had a mixed start to the season, currently placed seventh in the IPL table with two wins in six matches. Despite the team’s performance, Rohit’s individual contributions and leadership continue to be a source of inspiration for cricket fans and players alike.
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