The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shared a heartwarming yet emotional video on social media featuring captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the three-match ODI series opener against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Friday, August 2.
Some of the Indian cricket team’s T20 World Cup 2024 heroes are set to return to action for the country with the three-match ODI series against the Sri Lanka cricket team, including Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Kuldeep Yadav. While Rohit and Virat were not part of the recent T20I series in Sri Lanka since they retired from the format, Kuldeep was rested for the series.
Rohit Sharma’s touching message goes viral as Team India gears up for Sri Lanka ODI Series
Well, it would certainly be a bit emotional comeback in the Indian colors for Kohli and Rohit having retired from T20I cricket last month after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and Barbados. Ahead of the SL vs IND ODI series in Colombo, the Indian captain reflected on the memorable July.
In the video shared by the BCCI on X on Friday, Rohit can be heard emotionally recalling the most memorable time of his life, winning the T20 World Cup 2024 and celebrating the success in Mumbai. India’s ODI and Test captain also said that he was ready for the new ear under the new coach, Gautam Gambhir, along with some fresh faces in the 50-over format.
The video featured some of the memorable moments from India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph and its celebration in Mumbai, as well as some moments from the team’s practice session in Colombo under new coach Gambhir. In the video, Kohli, Iyer, and others are also seen sweating it out at nets.
In the video shared by the BCCI on X, Rohit reflected on the past month when the Men in Blue won the T20 World Cup 2024 with a mix of nostalgia and excitement. He described it as an unforgettable time filled with lasting memories, one that will remain with everyone involved for a lifetime.
Despite his enduring love for T20I cricket, the Indian opener acknowledged that it was time for a new chapter. He emphasized that it was now time for the team to step back onto the field with fresh energy and a new coach, marking the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket.
The time has come for us to get back on the field after an unforgettable month of July: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma said in the BCCI video: “Wow, what a month it was. It was fun. Flooded with memories etched in history. Such a moment that will stay with us all our lives. So much so that it still feels that I can put my pads on anytime for the shortest format of the game. No, man, forget it (smiling).
I had my time; I enjoyed it. It’s time to move on. Time has come for us to get back on the field. With a new era. With a new start. With a new coach. A partnership that is going to hold Indian cricket as paramount. It’s time to hit the reset button. And now the time has come for us to get back on the field.
With the same energy and spirit. Team India will take to the field once again. Something new. And something familiar. This is Team India. And this is your captain Rohit Sharma speaking. Let’s go.”
Watch here the heartwarming video:
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙝𝙞𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜!
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