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4 days ago
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Rohit Sharma reveals how his father reacted to sudden Test retirement: 'He was a little disappointed…'
Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on 7 May, more than a month before the five-match Test series in England was to get underway. And at an event in Mumbai, the 'Hitman' revealed that his father, like many of his fans, was left disappointed by his decision. read more India skipper Rohit Sharma's last Test appearance was against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in December. AP Modern-day batting great Rohit Sharma has finally spoken on Test cricket since retiring from the format last month, revealing that his father Gurunath wasn't too happy with his decision. The 'Hitman' added that his father has been a long-time admirer of the five-day format rather than 'new-age' cricket. Rohit had quit Test cricket on 7 May, days before fellow batting great and former captain Virat Kohli made a similar announcement, with the two bringing the curtains down on their Test careers a little over a month before the five-match Test series in England. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'My father worked in a transport company. Like I said, what my mom did, my father was very much involved in sacrificing things so that we could have our life. But my father always, since day one, has been a fan of Test cricket,' Rohit said at the launch of the book The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife, written by long-time teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's wife Puja, in Mumbai. 'He doesn't like this new-age cricket. I still remember that day I scored 264 in the ODI. He was like, okay, well played. Well done. There was no excitement from him. It's important to go out there and all that. 'But even if I used to get good 30s or 40s or 50s or 60s, in Test cricket used to talk to me about it in detail. So that's the kind of love he had for the game. And he's obviously seen you go up the ranks,' the 'Hitman' added. Rohit had endured a poor run as batter as well as captain in India's last two Test assignments, against New Zealand and Australia at home and away respectively, which had put a question mark on his red-ball future with the Indian team. He ultimately signed off from Test cricket with 4,301 runs in 67 appearances, collecting 12 centuries and 18 fifties along the way besides collecting 12 runs in 24 matches as captain. 'He has played a huge role in wherever I am today' Rohit added that his father had witnessed his entire journey as a cricketer starting from his days as a school kid. 'You play in school cricket. Then you play U19, the Ranji Trophy, the Duleep Trophy, the Irani Trophy, and India A. And I've done all of that. So he has seen my journey through that. And through this, I've made it to the Indian team. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'My father has seen me playing a lot of cricket with red ball, obviously. So he appreciates red-ball cricket a lot. And then, obviously, he was a little disappointed when I announced my retirement. But was happy as well at the same time. But, yeah, that's my father. And he has obviously played a huge role in wherever I am today. Without their help, it never would have been possible,' Rohit added. Both Rohit and Kohli had retired from Twenty20 Internationals last year after helping India win the T20 World Cup, and will now be focusing on One-Day Internationals after bidding Test cricket goodbye, with their sights being set on the 2027 ICC World Cup.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Rohit Sharma Says His Father Loves Test Cricket, This Happened He Broke Retirement News
One of the greatest opening batters Indian cricket has produced, Rohit Sharma 's call to quit Test cricket ahead of the squad selection for the England tour left many by surprise. After the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rohit had publicly expressed his desire to continue playing Test cricket, even though he wasn't in the best of form. From pledging his services to red-ball cricket, even showing intent by returning to the Ranji Trophy, Rohit decided to hang up his boots, leaving the entire Indian cricketing spectrum shocked. Rohit's decision didn't just leave his fans disappointed, but also his father. In a chat during the launch of Cheteshwar Pujara 's wife Puja Pujara's book 'The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife' in Mumbai, Rohit revealed how much his father adores Test cricket. Hence, his decision to quit the format wasn't fully accepted by his father. "My father worked in a transport company. Like I said, what my mom did, my father was very much involved in sacrificing things so that we could have our life. But my father always, since day one, has always been a fan of Test cricket. He doesn't like this new-age cricket. I still remember that day I scored 264 in the ODI. He was like, okay, well played. Well done. There was no excitement from him. It's important to go out there and all that," Rohit said at the launch. "But even if I used to get good 30s or 40s or 50s or 60s, in Test cricket used to talk to me about it in detail. So that's the kind of love he had for the game. And he's obviously seen you go up the ranks," he added. While the initial reaction was one of disappointment, Rohit said that his father eventually made peace with the call and was happy. "You play in school cricket. Then you play U19, the Ranji Trophy, the Duleep Trophy, the Irani Trophy, and India A. And I've done all of that. So he has seen my journey through that. And through this, I've made it to the Indian team," said Rohit. "My father has seen me playing a lot of cricket with the red ball, obviously. So he appreciates red ball cricket a lot. And then, obviously, he was a little disappointed when I announced my retirement. But was happy as well at the same time. But, yeah, that's my father. And he has obviously played a huge role in wherever I am today. Without their help, it never would have been possible," he added. Rohit concluded his Test career with 12 centuries and 18 fifties to his name. He even led India to a World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2023, though this title continues to evade the national team. Listen to the latest songs, only on
San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
England without Atkinson but regains Carse and Woakes for first test against India
England's remodeled pace attack lost Gus Atkinson to injury but has regained Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse for the first test against India starting on June 20 in Leeds. With Atkinson ruled out of selection after injuring his right hamstring in the innings defeat of Zimbabwe in last month's one-off test, England again has had to shuffle a fast-bowler unit missing injured pair Mark Wood (knee) and Jofra Archer (thumb) and permanently deprived of now-retired stalwarts James Anderson and Stuart Broad. Woakes has only recently returned from a long-term ankle injury and has been playing for England's second-string Lions against India A. Carse also missed the match against Zimbabwe while he fully recovered from a toe injury sustained while playing in the Champions Trophy in February, but is set to return. Meanwhile, Jamie Overton, a bowling allrounder, has been picked despite breaking his right little finger during a one-day international against the West Indies on May 29 and is back in the test squad for the first time since June 2022 when he earned his sole cap against New Zealand. That was at Headingley, where England and India will begin their highly anticipated five-match series. Also in the 14-man squad is rising star batter Jacob Bethell, who didn't return home from the Indian Premier League to play against Zimbabwe but has been playing in the ODIs against the Windies. It looks to be a straight shootout between Bethell and Ollie Pope to bat at No. 3, but Pope has the edge given he is vice captain and scored a big century against the Zimbabweans. There will be further tests at Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford and the Oval. ___ England squad: Ben Stokes (captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes. ___
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
England without Atkinson but regains Carse and Woakes for first test against India
England's remodeled pace attack lost Gus Atkinson to injury but has regained Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse for the first test against India starting on June 20 in Leeds. With Atkinson ruled out of selection after injuring his right hamstring in the innings defeat of Zimbabwe in last month's one-off test, England again has had to shuffle a fast-bowler unit missing injured pair Mark Wood (knee) and Jofra Archer (thumb) and permanently deprived of now-retired stalwarts James Anderson and Stuart Broad. Woakes has only recently returned from a long-term ankle injury and has been playing for England's second-string Lions against India A. Carse also missed the match against Zimbabwe while he fully recovered from a toe injury sustained while playing in the Champions Trophy in February, but is set to return. Meanwhile, Jamie Overton, a bowling allrounder, has been picked despite breaking his right little finger during a one-day international against the West Indies on May 29 and is back in the test squad for the first time since June 2022 when he earned his sole cap against New Zealand. That was at Headingley, where England and India will begin their highly anticipated five-match series. Also in the 14-man squad is rising star batter Jacob Bethell, who didn't return home from the Indian Premier League to play against Zimbabwe but has been playing in the ODIs against the Windies. It looks to be a straight shootout between Bethell and Ollie Pope to bat at No. 3, but Pope has the edge given he is vice captain and scored a big century against the Zimbabweans. There will be further tests at Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford and the Oval. ___ England squad: Ben Stokes (captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes. ___ AP cricket:
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
England without Atkinson but regains Carse and Woakes for first test against India
England's remodeled pace attack lost Gus Atkinson to injury but has regained Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse for the first test against India starting on June 20 in Leeds. With Atkinson ruled out of selection after injuring his right hamstring in the innings defeat of Zimbabwe in last month's one-off test, England again has had to shuffle a fast-bowler unit missing injured pair Mark Wood (knee) and Jofra Archer (thumb) and permanently deprived of now-retired stalwarts James Anderson and Stuart Broad. Woakes has only recently returned from a long-term ankle injury and has been playing for England's second-string Lions against India A. Carse also missed the match against Zimbabwe while he fully recovered from a toe injury sustained while playing in the Champions Trophy in February, but is set to return. Meanwhile, Jamie Overton, a bowling allrounder, has been picked despite breaking his right little finger during a one-day international against the West Indies on May 29 and is back in the test squad for the first time since June 2022 when he earned his sole cap against New Zealand. That was at Headingley, where England and India will begin their highly anticipated five-match series. Also in the 14-man squad is rising star batter Jacob Bethell, who didn't return home from the Indian Premier League to play against Zimbabwe but has been playing in the ODIs against the Windies. It looks to be a straight shootout between Bethell and Ollie Pope to bat at No. 3, but Pope has the edge given he is vice captain and scored a big century against the Zimbabweans. There will be further tests at Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford and the Oval. ___ England squad: Ben Stokes (captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes. ___ AP cricket:
