Asia Cup 2022: Amid all the talk of ODI cricket’s future, India captain Rohit Sharma has backed the 50-over format to prevail for a long time. With back-to-back T20 World Cups and the growing franchise leagues across the globe, the relevance of ODI cricket is lost on many but the Hit-Man has quashed those rumours suggesting that ‘all formats are essential. Follow Asia Cup 2022 LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
Asia cup 2022: Indian captain Rohit Sharma dismisses claims of slow death of ODI cricket, says ‘I owe my fame to ODIs’ – Check out
Rohit Sharma has eased concerns over the death of ODI cricket suggesting all talk of the format being outdated is futile at best. The 35-year-old, who has the highest score in ODI cricket, said that he owes his fame to the 50-over format and cricket irrespective of the format is of paramount importance.
During a media interaction in Mumbai, Rohit Sharma said, “I owe my fame to One-Day cricket. All this talk about ODIs being outdated is futile. People were earlier talking about Test cricket. For me, cricket is important – whatever be the format. I would never say that ODI is getting finished or T20 is getting finished or Tests are nearing an end.”
Rohit Sharma said that in his opinion all three formats were important and he would be more accommodating if more formats were added. The Hit-Man said that since childhood he has dreamt of playing for India and playing the game was the most important aspect.
He added, “I wish there is another format as well, because for me, playing the game is most important. Since childhood, we dreamt of playing the game for India and in my mind. Whenever we play ODIs, stadiums are full, the excitement remains high. It’s an individual choice as to which format to play or not, but for me, all three formats are important.”
Asia cup 2022: Indian Captain Rohit Sharma dismisses claims of slow death of ODI cricket, says ‘I owe my fame to ODIs’ – Check out
While the IPL has expanded its window, the advent of new leagues in UAE and South Africa, alongside those in England, Australia, Bangladesh and Pakistan have raised questions on bilateral ODI series. With bigger paychecks on offer, the likes of Trent Boult and Ben Stokes have already shown their inclination towards T20 cricket.
Rohit Sharma however added that while formats are a personal choice, playing for India will be the topmost priority for him and his teammates.
He said, “I don’t know what people are thinking about playing leagues over international cricket. There will be ten more leagues, but in the coming years, we will get to know what the players prefer. But as of now, the situation of Indian cricket remains the same – we play the IPL, the international cricket. ”
Asia cup 2022: Indian captain Rohit Sharma dismisses claims of slow death of ODI cricket, says ‘I owe my fame to ODIs’ – Check out
India are currently on a three-match tour of Zimbabwe with KL Rahul leading the side in Rohit Sharma’s absence. The 35-year-old will return at the helm for the Asia Cup later this month in the UAE. The continental tournament will be played in the T20I format, with the focus on the T20 world Cup later this year.
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