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[Saba Sports News] In a recent interview, Rohit Sharma, the esteemed Indian cricket captain, once again expressed his deep admiration for his father, Gurunath Sharma. He spoke fondly about his father’s unwavering support and valuable guidance throughout his life’s journey, emphasizing the profound impact his father had on him.
When asked about his greatest hero, Rohit initially hesitated, as the interviewer expected a cricket-related answer. However, Rohit joyfully named his father and stated, “My father is my biggest hero. I have said this many times; he raised us through a lot of struggles. The result of this struggle is very sweet. We were small, he sacrificed a lot for us.”
As Rohit Sharma gears up to lead the Indian cricket team in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, he acknowledges the significance of this tournament. This marks his third appearance in the World Cup, having previously represented India in the 2015 and 2019 editions, both of which ended in heartbreaking semi-final defeats.
With high hopes and aspirations, Rohit Sharma’s formidable team is poised to make history and end India’s decade-long ICC title drought by winning the coveted trophy in front of their passionate home crowd.
The journey begins with a thrilling clash against arch-rivals Australia on October 8, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match scheduled for October 14th.