Rohit Sharma - Exclusive Interview
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma
Professional sport is all about excitement, adrenaline rush and swearing at opponents. Not for Rohit Sharma, he maintains a languid grace goes about his job with a touch of measure that sometimes even borders on sleepwalk. The exterior of a person can conceal what he is made of inside. Rohit is a fine example. He carries the same fire and urge as any other international cricketer but only fails to give that impression.
“Being relaxed is something that cam naturally to me. I have been this way right from the start of my career as a schoolboy cricketer. It is not something I try and do. I work on my game as hard as anyone else and play with the same degree of passion as my team mates,” said Rohit during an exclusive chat with this newspaper.
Rohit, a senior member of the Chargers has not set the house on fire with his batting. With the IPL in the final round, the right-hander must put the immediate past quickly behind and concentrate on the job ahead. “I started of well in the first 3-4 games. I think trying to do too much has cost me. I have understood that it is not my style. I have got to approach the remaining games afresh and not be concerned about what had happened. I cannot let the team down at this stage of the tournament,” said Rohit.
The team has exceeded expectations. There has been a marked improvement from last year. Rohit is pleased with the show but agrees a few more games should have been converted. “We have done reasonably well so far. If you look at our record this year, we have won more games. Sometimes it is difficult to figure out a reason on what is going wrong. You might not be playing the best cricket but still win a few games. That is how T20 goes. It is better not to expect much while playing a tournament like the IPL. It is better to go out there and give your best and not be really worried about the result,” explained Rohit.
Adam Gilchrist has not failed to mention what Rohit brings to the table. As vice-captain of the side his responsibilities are huge and Rohit has a leadership role to play. “To be the vice-captain of an IPL side is a huge honour and challenge, this has kept me going when I am not doing well with the bat. I have got other areas to contribute. To have done with the ball has given me great satisfaction. As a senior player I should contribute to the success of the team and I am happy to have helped the team win a game with my bowling,” said Rohit who registered a hat-trick against Mumbai and followed that with three vital wickets against Rajasthan.
Coach Darren Lehman and Gilchrist have had a positive influence on Rohit. The more time Rohit spends with the two Australians the better it would be for his own game. Rohit takes note of the fact captain and coach have added a lot to his persona. “The best thing about the two is they want to me to grow and mature as a cricketer and they always been there for me. The most important lesson learnt from them is to enjoy your game. They don’t take pressure and that has been primary reason for their success.”
And with the Chargers within touching distance of a knockout spot it is crucial for Rohit to regain his form and contribute in both departments. “That we are in the race is a positive sign indeed. We cannot afford to do any more mistakes. We have allowed easy runs and if we can plug that and continue to bat they way we have there is no reason why we cannot do well in the rest of the tournament,” added Rohit.
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KHIZRA
On April 16th, 2010
HEY "SHARMI" !!
I DREAMT BOUT U LAST NITE...LOL..WAS WAY TOOO FUNNY.
...........................................NE WAY, KEEP UP D GUD WRK!!
sampath rohit s...
On August 3rd, 2009
hai I am die hard fan of u rohit . I love u more than myself and I am ever ready to say proudly that I am die hard fan of u at any time any where . the word rohit sharma gives me thousands of calories of energy u r the future of INDIAN cricket rock the world with ur batting
a fan
On June 4th, 2009
rohit, if i m lucky enough u wl read this msg.
"DEAR, I M A GR88 FAN OF YOU. YOU ROCK,BABY. I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT DEAR. ALL THE BEST FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE IN THE INDIAN TEAM. AND THANKS FOR YOUR 80 IN THE WARM-UP VS PAK.....DO CONTINUE THIS....I LOVE YOU LOTZZZ."
kitti
karthiii123
karthiii123
Softy
rani vasa
On May 28th, 2009
wow...wat an excitement match...well done guys..u proved ur self specially rohit and r.p...i love u rohit...
paddugaadu
NARAVA
sharanya pm
On May 25th, 2009
wow!!! damn gr8 performance man....CONGRATZ GUYSSS!!! OUR Team ROCKS!!!! Luv u all.....especially ma fav...GILLY...ROHIT Nd ofcourse R.P....u make me singh heheh
Manasaranjan
On May 24th, 2009
Best of luck to Gilly,Gibbs,Rohit,Symo,R.P,Venu,Suman & to all the guys of the D.C & also to Lehman for his great coaching.
sunnny KONDA
Rup
On May 24th, 2009
Superb Rohit!! u r so crucial player for our team.....keep going Rohit....u r really man of steal
Nikhil Malisetty
On May 23rd, 2009
hello rohit! this is prateek! I would like to congratulate u and ur team team for the road to victory! i hope u win this one too! BEST OF LUCK!
mani bushan
On May 23rd, 2009
rohit u r the smashing middle order batsman 2 the gr8 team deccan chargers
the 21 runs in the last over against kkr was brilliant battin
penkeerthi
MOHD IMMU
MOHD IMMU
REDDDY
theranger
On May 21st, 2009
It does not matter if you guys win or nor. You have made us happy, this was 400% increase from last years performance. Thanks Guys, Play Well...
Hannan Turabi
Sree
On May 21st, 2009
Rohit you are firing on all cylinders....keep going and win matches for chargers...we wann another hatrick from you..All the best..Deccan Win
Charged Chargers
On May 21st, 2009
u r d rock star of IPL T20 09 ..
Dont worry, The trophy is going to be ours...
And, we will show what hyderabadi's are...
ALL D BEST""" guys
maverick820
On May 21st, 2009
rohit.....u should give ur best .in todays match....hope that gilly and symonds would put on a huge total......keep rockin guys
shivaram20
ragi the great
Rishika
On May 19th, 2009
Hey Rohit u r really contributing ur part as a deccan charger...never lose ur hope n go on rocking lidat....gud luk..we r really proud of "U".....love u....
Wiki786
On May 19th, 2009
ROHIT .. i liked u fom day 1 .. u are such a promising cricketer .. but u show only glimpses of greatness .. i noe ur potential is far beyond that .. plz play for the national team like this only .. !!!
BEST OF LUCK FOR FUTURE !!
cool hunk
suresh46
Prasada Rao JSN
On May 17th, 2009
Proud of you Rohit... All the best for future matches...
Especially coming T20 world cup
corylyle1
On May 17th, 2009
Rohit ur are amazing!! Chargers will win the trophy with u at the crease!! Keep it up!!
JAPSAHEJ SINGH
On May 17th, 2009
Rohit Sharma is good all-rounder.I and My Parent's love you very much.You take away the bread of victory from the mouth of Kolkata Knight Riders very easily.Please call me on my cell no.9899856337.Please! Please! Please!.I should be very thankful to you.
Thanking you
Your Loving Friend
JAPSAHEJ SINGH
b 11yrs.
FKhan
RPSINGH
On May 17th, 2009
gilli christ you are so cool as a captain and rohit sharma you played absolutely mind blowing
that was abeauty mannnn best of luck guys
BiGGeStDeCCaNCh...
On May 17th, 2009
I literally had my heart running as fast as a train yesterday in the match against KKR....imagine Rohit's when he needed 21 from 6 balls....but he pulled it off sooo well and he with Venu's help hit 26!!!No one could have done that under so much pressure but Rohit did!!Rohit rockkkks to the core!!!We are proud of you Rohit!!
zafar yaab
On May 17th, 2009
zahd....
zahd...
WOW Guyssssss..........
Exceptional victoryyyyyy.....
what a brilliant piece of work......
Rohit U rock man....WOW..........
keep it on , keep it going....
PLEASE never lose HOPE....
Insha Allah we'll gonna WIN IPL 09 definitely....
all the best guysss....
God bless you ALL.........
byeee....
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