During the lunch break on Day 2 of the fifth Test match between India and Australia at the storied Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday, January 4, Rohit Sharma issued Sam Konstas a severe warning and told the young player to concentrate on his game.
On Day 1, Konstas got into an unnecessary dispute with the Indian pacer during the last over in an attempt to agitate Bumrah. This decision proved to be costly for Australia since it elevated India’s substitute skipper, who retaliated by removing Usman Khawaja a few balls later with a peach-like delivery. The entire Indian squad ran towards Konstas after KL Rahul made a quick catch in the slip cordon, reminding the teenager that they are serious.
Jatin Sapru asked Rohit to share his thoughts on the unpleasant incident that has drawn the cricket community’s attention during the lunch break on Day 2. The Mumbai hitter, who chose not to participate in this match, claimed that although Indian players are usually composed, they know how to reprimand anyone who attempts to irritate them without cause.
“Ab koi faaltu ki ungli karega toh hum shaant thodi rahenge, hamare ladke shaant hain.” Bachchan kaaye ko Karna (Cricket khelo bas, faaltu ka bol Bachchan) means that although our boys are quiet, we will not be quiet if someone attempts to prod us without cause. “Play cricket, don’t talk needlessly,” Rohit stated in a Star Sports interview with Sapru and Irfan Pathan.
I believed that the team couldn’t have too many players who weren’t playing well: Rohit Sharma
In addition, Rohit gave an explanation for his choice to skip the Test match. The 38-year-old acknowledged that his bat was not producing runs. He told coach Gautam Gambhir and the selectors that it wouldn’t be a good idea for him to play in the crucial match because the team already had a few batters who hadn’t been playing well.
“I’m not in shape. There will be no runs. Not many of our guys were in form. I believed that the team couldn’t contain too many players who weren’t playing well. I informed the selectors and the coach. They supported my choice, stating that I have a lot of experience playing and know what’s best for the team and myself,” Rohit said.
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