“They don’t know what is happening inside” :Rohit Sharma on Virat Kohli’s lean patch and getting a overseas test century.
The Indian cricket team has experienced its fair share of highs and lows over the past few years, and one prominent topic of discussion has been the performance of star batsman Virat Kohli. Regarded as one of the finest batters of his generation, Kohli faced a challenging phase where he struggled to score centuries.
It had been nearly five years since Kohli’s last century in overseas conditions, but the wait finally came to an end during the ongoing multi-format series against the West Indies. The 34-year-old delivered a remarkable performance, smashing a brilliant ton. This achievement not only delighted fans but also raised questions from the media regarding Kohli’s form throughout the drought.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, aged 36, recently expressed his frustration over the repeated questioning about Kohli’s form. He pointed out that he had already addressed the same inquiry multiple times in the past. Rohit went on to emphasize that those outside the team, including the reporters, might not fully comprehend the dynamics and situation within the dressing room.
Rohit Sharma said “I have answered this question multiple times. The outside noise, who has scored how much, taken how many wickets, or hasn’t taken… People sitting outside, when they talk, they don’t know what is happening inside.”
Additionally, Rohit Sharma emphasized the team’s desire to keep internal discussions within the team itself. He emphasized that the squad’s primary focus is on winning the series and not getting distracted by external comments and opinions, saying “Inside talks remain inside and we want it to stay inside only. We don’t look into all those things. For us, it is important how we win a win or a series. Our focus is on that instead of who is talking what. This is something that I have said a number of times and in future as well I will say this only.”