India's ODI Captain, Rohit Sharma, recently had a conversation with a senior journalist, focusing on how he handles criticism and the vulnerabilities he has faced throughout his batting career.
Rohit Sharma is known for being straightforward, and his responses regarding criticism were precise. He acknowledged that he has faced significant criticism over the years, noting that while it can hurt, he believes it’s not worth defending, especially when it comes to unnecessary critiques.Â
"I've faced a lot of criticism, even unnecessary criticism," Rohit said. "I can't say that criticism doesn't affect anyone. It might affect some, and not others. But for me, it doesn't anymore. With time, you learn to handle it. For any sportsperson, facing criticism is part of the journey. What I don't support is unnecessary criticism."
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Rohit Sharma Admits Struggles Against Left-Arm Seamers
He also addressed the comments about his vulnerability against left-arm seamers, stating that it's part of the game. He remarked that responding to every comment is a waste of time.
"So much has been said about me getting out to left-arm seamers. Fine, it happens. That's part of the game. But if you go around defending every comment, you're just wasting your time. Defending myself is not my job," Rohit added, speaking with clarity and calmness.
Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025
Rohit Sharma had a shaky start to the IPL 2025 with single-digit scores, but he was able to gradually improve his performance, accumulating 303 runs in 11 matches. The tournament is expected to resume soon, and a meeting has been set to discuss the official call regarding the IPL 2025 resumption, allowing fans to see Rohit Sharma in action again.
Recently, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a decade-long career in the longer format. One significant record he holds is that India has never lost a Test match when he scored a century.
