India’s skipper, Rohit Sharma, proved true to his commitment by attending the Ranji Trophy final at Wankhede Stadium despite his national team duties. His presence in the dressing room, seen conversing with Mumbai players, garnered admiration on social media for his genuine gesture.
Despite being unavailable to play due to the ongoing Test match against England, Rohit Sharma’s moral support for his state team was evident.
He had recently emphasized the significance of domestic cricket, urging players to prioritize representing their state teams if fit. Although unable to actively participate, Rohit Sharma’s involvement in the dressing room alongside Dhawal Kulkarni served as a morale booster.
CAPTAIN ROHIT SHARMA IN THE MUMBAI DRESSING ROOM…!!! ⭐ pic.twitter.com/Qo7k9q7gm5
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Rohit Sharma said: “There has been talk about this for a long, long time. That when the players are available, they’ve got to make themselves available to play domestic cricket, unless they have been given a certificate from the medical group that they want to be rested or will not be taking part in domestic cricket, but if you are available, if you are fit, if you’re fine, it is important that we go and play that,”
“It is not for just few cricketers, it is for everyone to make sure that whenever you’re available, and fine, you should be able to play domestic cricket.” Rohit is busy preparing for the Dharamsala Test but still found time to track the recently concluded semi-finals of Ranji Trophy that saw participation from his own domestic side Mumbai.”
Commentators praised his dedication to supporting domestic cricket, stating that the presence of cricketing legends like Rohit Sharma elevates players’ performances. Rohit Sharma’s commitment extended beyond mere words, as he attended the final day of the Ranji Trophy to ensure the players felt his backing for the crucial title-deciding match.
This display of solidarity underscores his belief in the importance of grassroots cricket and its role in nurturing talent for the national stage.
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