Mumbai’s cricket captain Rohit Sharma has said he will play in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir on January 23. He emphasized the importance of taking breaks from cricket despite the growing calls for big players to join domestic matches.
Rohit, speaking at a press conference, confirmed his participation after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced new rules saying that players must participate in domestic tournaments to be selected for the national team. For many years, Rohit and his teammate Virat Kohli have been in the spotlight regarding their availability for these games.
For Rohit, the last few years have been packed with cricket matches, leaving little time to rest. He mentioned that the cricket calendar is busy from October to March, and players often don’t have breaks. He said, “It’s important for players to take time off to refresh and prepare for upcoming seasons.”
Rohit, who recently struggled with bad performances during India’s tour of Australia, was seen training with the Mumbai Cricket Squad at Wankhede Stadium. His last Ranji match was back in November 2015. He stated, “We’ve made it clear that players should not take domestic cricket lightly. We need to consider how much rest each player requires before making decisions on participation.”
Rohit has faced a challenging time recently, scoring only 31 runs in three Tests during the Australia series. He even gave up his captaincy for the final Test in Sydney but assured fans he’s not going anywhere.
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