‘Rohit Sharma had a tough upbringing, didn’t get nod from selectors’: Brian Lara’s remark

Brian Lara provided an extensive commentary on Rohit Sharma’s batting prowess as the cricketer continues to deliver impressive performances for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024.

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Rohit Sharma’s Eventful Journey

Mumbai Indians’ key batsman, Rohit Sharma, has experienced a dynamic few months. In December last year, he was replaced as captain of the franchise by Hardik Pandya, only to regain his position as T20I captain the following month after more than a year. Additionally, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed him as India’s skipper for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June. Despite these transitions, Rohit’s performance remained stellar; he scored two centuries during the five-Test series against England and currently ranks sixth in the IPL’s list of highest run-getters this year. Moreover, in Mumbai Indians’ recent match against the Chennai Super Kings, the 36-year-old showcased his brilliance with an unbeaten century, scoring 105 runs off 63 deliveries.

During an appearance on Star Sports, former West Indian captain and batting maestro Brian Lara expressed profound admiration for Rohit’s dedication and work ethic. In response to a fan’s inquiry about Rohit’s distinguishing qualities, Lara lauded his capacity to set aside controversies and setbacks and concentrate solely on his batting.

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Brian Lara on Rohit Sharma’s Resilience

Brian Lara commended Rohit Sharma’s strong connection with the public, acknowledging the challenges he faced during his upbringing and cricketing journey. Despite experiencing setbacks and facing uncertainties in team selection, Rohit remained steadfast in prioritizing India and Mumbai Indians, showcasing a remarkable ability to focus on cricket amidst adversity. Lara’s remarks may refer to Rohit’s exclusion from the 2011 World Cup squad and his delayed entry into the Indian Test team. It wasn’t until 2019 that Rohit solidified his place in the Test side as an opener.

Lara added that Rohit Sharma’s positive attitude is commendable, emphasizing his leadership qualities regardless of his captaincy role. According to Lara, individuals like Rohit naturally assume leadership roles due to their experience and maturity. Rohit, revered as a Mumbai Indians legend, is scheduled to resume playing on Thursday as his team faces the Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL 2024 encounter in Mullanpur. MI’s performance under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy hasn’t been ideal, as they currently sit seventh in the IPL table with only two wins in six matches.

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