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Rohit Sharma Details Enduring Bond With Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have known each other since the early part of their cricket careers.
Rohit said their close friendship began around a tour of Australia.
They started playing for India within one year of each other.
Both players help each other become better cricketers.
They talk about batting and give each other advice.
Rohit said Kohli still prepares hard and wants to score runs and win games.
Their roles have changed, including their time as captains, but their approach has stayed similar.
They do not meet as often now, but they still respect and support each other.
Rohit Sharma said his strong relationship with Virat Kohli began around India's tour of Australia.
Rohit and Kohli made their international debuts in 2007 and 2008, respectively.
Rohit said Kohli's preparation, determination and desire to win have remained consistent despite changes in their roles.
The two players regularly appreciate each other's performances and discuss ways to improve their batting.
They meet less often now because they spend more time at home, but Rohit said their bond remains unchanged.
- Who
- Former India captain Rohit Sharma discussed his relationship with India teammate Virat Kohli.
- What
- Rohit described their long-standing camaraderie, mutual appreciation and cricketing conversations.
- Where
- The interview was given to JioStar; no location was specified.
- When
- Rohit spoke ahead of India's second ODI against the West Indies on Wednesday.
- Why
- Rohit was discussing how the two players support each other and work to improve their games.
Key facts
- Players
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
- International debuts
- Rohit debuted in 2007 and Kohli in 2008.
- Relationship began
- Around India's tour of Australia or shortly afterward.
- Current interaction
- They discuss performances and ways to improve their respective games.
- Kohli's approach
- Rohit said Kohli continues to prepare well, seek runs and try to win matches for India.
- Meeting frequency
- They meet less often now because both spend more time at home and live far apart.
- Interview platform
- JioStar
Quotes
Rohit Sharma
Former India captain and international cricketer
“I think we were together. This started, I think, when we were playing in Australia, or right after Australia when we came to India. That's when this started, and whenever this plays on TV, we look at each other and laugh. Which is good; it's fun. People want masala, so there you go, there is some masala.”
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“At the same time, there has been a lot of discussion about how both of us as individuals can improve our own game. So, sometimes if something is happening with my batting, he comes and mentions it, sometimes I mention it.”
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