Don’t get bothered by people’s expectations after playing for so many years: Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Captain Rohit Sharma, who has won Mumbai Indians the Indian Premier League title five times, has said that he does not get bothered by the expectations of the people. Rohit, the most successful captain in IPL history, knows that the Mumbai team will be among the title contenders in the upcoming tournament. Rohit wants to save the young players of the team from the ‘hype’ that is associated with the team.
Rohit said in the press conference organized by the team, “Whenever you get down to play, there are always expectations from you. After playing for so many years, it doesn’t bother me and I am not worried about what people want from me.
The captain said, “We know that we have to play our best and win the trophy. Always thinking about it puts pressure on you.” Dewald Brewis and Tilak Verma will be playing their second IPL while Australia’s young all-rounder Cameron Green will be making his debut after bagging a multi-crore contract.
Rohit said, “I don’t want to put too much pressure on these (young players) right now. When our first match is closer, we will give them specific roles. Obviously before the first match, the players know what we expect from them. Rohit advised the new players in the team to look at this stage as an extension of domestic cricket and do what has given them success there. Is.
He said, “I would try to tell them to replicate what they have done in first class or club cricket. I know IPL is totally different but I would ask him to get on with his mindset. After all, it is a contest between the ball and the bat. Are. The Mumbai Indians captain is expected to announce a replacement for Bumrah soon.
On the new rule related to ‘impact player’, Rohit said that there will be more clarity on this change after the first few matches. He said, “There is no doubt that the captain will use it. But like I said it will depend on all aspects of the team. The other team has who is available as an ‘impact player’.” The ‘impact player’ rule will allow 12 players to play an active role in the match and the captain said that at least nine of the 12 players are fixed but They will show flexibility during selection.
