Following the disappointment of Team India’s loss in the World Test Championship final, Rohit Sharma and his teammates have faced significant criticism in recent days. Fans and experts alike expressed their dissatisfaction as India once again failed to secure an ICC title. Rohit Sharma, in particular, faced intense scrutiny for his batting and captaincy.
Amidst the criticism, Rohit Sharma appeared unfazed and in a jovial mood ahead of the first Test against West Indies. In a delightful twist, the India captain took on the role of a reporter and interviewed his teammate and vice-captain, Ajinkya Rahane.
The BCCI shared a video on their official Twitter handle, showcasing Rohit Sharma’s role as a journalist. He asked Rahane various questions about playing in West Indies and his experiences before the conversation was cut short by rain.
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The upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies provides an opportunity for Rohit Sharma and the Indian team to respond to their critics and redeem themselves after the disappointing performance in the WTC final. The first Test is scheduled to begin on July 12 in Dominica.
Despite the backlash and calls for his removal as Test captain, Rohit Sharma’s lighthearted interaction with Ajinkya Rahane exemplified his positive demeanor and readiness to focus on the upcoming challenge.
Here is a small video of the interview:
𝘿𝙊 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙈𝙄𝙎𝙎!
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 11, 2023
When #TeamIndia Captain @ImRo45 turned reporter in Vice-Captain @ajinkyarahane88's press conference 😎
What do you make of the questions 🤔 #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/VCEbrLfxrq