Rohit Sharma has finally broken his silence on the rumors surrounding alleged dressing room leaks during India’s high-profile tour of Australia. The captain of the Indian cricket team also spoke about how the team managed to stay focused amid reports of a locker room rift.

During the Indian cricket team’s New Year Test against Australia in Sydney, Rohit Sharma highlighted the resilience of the team that is able to survive external distractions. The Indian captain also stressed that this noise does not bother the Indian players.

Rohit Sharma stresses team unity amid alleged rift in Indian dressing room

Rohit Sharma acknowledged that such things are uncontrollable but insisted on the Indian cricket team’s unwavering commitment to their game, refusing to allow off-field dramas to disrupt their mission. With a clear orientation to winning games, he insisted that his priority remains success on the field, stating that the players do not pay attention to external conversations.

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Rohit Sharma in an interview with Star Sports said about the leaks in the dressing room: “It doesn’t affect us because the players here are made of steel. We have done everything we can to create players like this. Look, we can’t control certain things and we don’t want to worry about those things. We don’t want to waste time on it. Let it (the leaks) happen. What can we do about it? Just focus on winning the match and improving our game; “That’s what we want to do.”

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma has emphasized that cricket is a collective effort of all 11 players working together, and the Indian cricket team works as a team. The Indian captain also highlighted the value of selflessness in leadership and the game, saying that this is only for those who prioritize the team.

I don’t want to speak for others: Rohit Sharma

The senior Indian batsman also reflected on staying true to his values, both on and off the field. He believes in being authentic and standing up for what feels right to him, regardless of the opinions of others. The India Test and ODI captain further emphasized that this approach defines his life and cricket philosophy.

Rohit explained: “When you can’t think about the team, we don’t want those kind of players or captains. Just gear and gear. Why do we call it a team? It’s because 11 players play. That’s why it’s called a team.

“I don’t want to speak for others. This is my thought. This is how I played cricket. This is how I am in life, off the field too. I don’t want to portray anything else. Who I am is what you see. If you don’t like it, forgive me .What I feel is right, I will do it.”

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“I know 140 million people judge you in India”

In the end, the captain of the Indian cricket team also reflected on the challenges of captaincy, acknowledging that not every day brings success. He stressed that consistency in mindset, ideology and approach remains crucial, even if the results do not always match.

However, as a captain, Rohit is confident in his methods despite judgments and criticism as he is well aware that leading in India comes with immense scrutiny. He signed off saying, “I know 140 crore people judge you in India. That’s what it is. But I believe in my methods and ideology as captain. “I don’t want to change that.”