India captain Rohit Sharma has brushed apart considerations associated to the way forward for ODI cricket, saying that the talks surrounding the 50-over format are nonsense.
Sharma stated that he could be glad if there was one other format of the sport (Courtesy: PTI)
HIGHLIGHTSThere has been lots of speak about the way forward for ODI cricketSharma stated that he made his identify in ODIs and the talks concerning the format’s future is nonsenseThe India captain additionally opened up on the Asia Cup conflict with Pakistan
India captain Rohit Sharma has brushed apart the considerations surrounding the way forward for ODI cricket, labelling the talks across the 50-over format as nonsense.
There has been a lot debate concerning the place of ODI cricket within the worldwide cricket calendar after Ben Stokes shocked everybody by asserting his retirement from the format. Many former and present cricketers have weighed in on the matter and have registered their opinion on it.
Sharma, whereas speaking to reporters throughout an occasion, as quoted by News 18, stated that he made his identify in ODI cricket and the talks about the way forward for the format is simply nonsense.
“Mera naam hi one-day cricket se bana hai. Sab bekar ki baatein hai (I made my name from one-day cricket. These talks are nonsense). People were earlier talking about Test cricket (being in danger),” stated Sharma.
The India captain additionally went on to say that taking part in the sport is necessary for him and stated that he needs there was yet one more format.
“For me, cricket is important, be in any format. I’d never say that ODI is getting finished or T20 is getting finished or Tests are nearing an end. I wish there was another format as well because for me, playing the game is most important. It’s an individual choice as to which format to play or not, but for me, all three formats are important,” stated Sharma.
The India captain additionally opened up on the upcoming Asia Cup conflict with Pakistan. Last time, the 2 groups met in Dubai was in the course of the 2021 T20 World Cup and the consequence went within the favour of Pakistan. Sharma stated that the present workforce is taking part in in a different way now and lots of issues have modified since then.
“We played Pakistan last year in Dubai, where obviously the result did not go our way. But the team is playing differently now and has prepared differently, so a lot of things have changed from then. We need to assess the conditions, keep in mind the fact that we will be playing in 40-plus degrees (temperatures). We need to assess all those factors and prepare accordingly,” stated Sharma.
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