Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma as soon as once more showcased his famend sense of humour throughout a press convention, leaving reporters and followers amused. The subject of dialogue was the just lately unveiled statue of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar on the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Tendulkar’s legacy is deeply entwined with the Wankhede Stadium, the place he performed his ultimate match in 2013 and achieved his lifelong dream of profitable a World Cup title. To honor his iconic profession, a statue was unveiled on the stadium on Wednesday, November 1.
Rohit Sharma’s hilarious response
Through the press convention, Rohit, recognized for his light-hearted and witty responses, confronted a query about his ideas on the newly inaugurated statue and whether or not he had recognized the precise shot that Tendulkar was depicted taking part in.
Rohit mentioned he and different members of his workforce had seen the statue throughout the web session however couldn’t get a detailed have a look at it as a result of their observe session was delayed by their media supervisor. The Nagpur-born cricketer then playfully talked about that he would have a more in-depth look later.
“Observe pe jab pahuche toh humne dekhna statue par itne carefully dekhne nahi mila kyun ki hum observe kar rhe the aur press convention itna delay karwa diya humare media supervisor ne (laughs). Toh itna move se dekhne ko nahi mila. We got here again, I completed my batting and I got here right here now. Par mauka milega acche se dekhne ka.(Sure, we noticed it once we got here to observe, however couldn’t see from shut by. Our observe was additionally delayed by the media supervisor (laughs). However yeah, we’ll get to see it carefully later,” mentioned Rohit within the pre-match press convention forward of India versus Sri Lanka recreation.
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When requested concerning the shot depicted within the statue, Rohit joked that he wasn’t certain which shot it was, however because it was a statue of a straight lofted shot, he hoped everybody loved it.
“Mujhe toh abhi yeh bhi nahi pata ki kaun sa shot hai vo. Ab kya bolu essential usme? Straight lofted shot ka statue banaya hai wahan pe.(What extra can I say, they’ve made a statue of straight lofted shot. It’s good, I hope you guys loved it, we noticed the statue, it’s improbable,” Rohit added.
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Rohit Sharma when requested about sachin tendulkar’s statue 😂#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/nJirmISQyU
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Sachin Tendulkar enjoys the model of cricket India are taking part in in CWC 2023
Through the unveiling occasion of his statue, Tendulkar took the chance to debate Staff India, expressing his delight with their spectacular efficiency within the 2023 ODI World Cup. It’s price noting that India stay undefeated within the event, securing victories in all six of their matches performed up to now.
“Our workforce has been taking part in a special model of cricket and I actually get pleasure from this model of cricket. It was a pleasure to observe them play and I’m extraordinarily proud and completely satisfied to see the best way they’ve performed. I received’t discuss past this and nazar nahi lagaunga (to forged an evil eye). They know what to do and what the entire nation is anticipating from them,” mentioned Tendulkar.
