Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have always maintained that they have a great on and off-the field relationship. However, people have always pitted them against each other ever since Rohit took over as India cricket team captain. Ahead of the IND vs SA 1st Test in Centurion, former skipper Kohli dispelled such rumours, talking in length about his and Rohit’s understanding and compatibility.
Speaking about what sort of atmosphere is there among teammates and in the dressing room with Rohit as skipper, Virat Kohli said, “The environment in the dressing room is great. We are all excited to play due to the great camaraderie in the team. Then you look forward to doing anything you can for the team.
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Virat Kohli on his relationship with Rohit Sharma
Our understanding and our vision for the game have always been similar. It’s always been to make India win. To make sure that we cover all the loopholes.
We have a back-and-forth conversation. I give all the input I can, and he (Rohit) can discuss anything with me. It’s very free-flowing; it’s all pointed towards our main goal. said, on the sort of communication and understanding they both have about the game.
Virat Kohli said that as the senior statesmen of the side, it’s their role to lead from the front and ensure no one is under pressure.
The whole team is tuned in, and everyone in the dressing room is relaxed and confident. It just matters how to handle pressure. Both of us try to lead the way,” he concluded.
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