News18 Malayalam | November 19, 2023, 08:36 IST
From Mis-Spinner to India’s Cricket Captain: The Remarkable Journey of Rohit Sharma
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India is gearing up for the much-anticipated clash with Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad this Sunday. The Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, is on the cusp of achieving a career-defining milestone. Leading the Indian cricket team to victory in the World Cup would place Sharma in an illustrious league alongside cricketing legends such as Kapil Dev, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Sourav Ganguly.
However, amidst this momentous occasion, it’s worth reflecting on the incredible journey of Rohit Sharma. From a school student in 1999, who harbored dreams of becoming a cricketer, to now leading the Indian cricket team, Sharma’s story is one of perseverance and determination. Notably, his early days as a cricketer were marked by financial struggles that almost threatened to derail his aspirations.
It was a chance encounter with his coach, Dinesh Lad, that set Sharma on the path to cricketing stardom. Lad recognized Sharma’s talent and urged him to join the Swami Vivekanand School for training. However, financial constraints posed a significant hurdle for Sharma’s family. Yet, through sheer determination and the support of his uncle, Sharma overcame these challenges.
Ladd’s Testimony
Recalling those days, Ladd stated, “The entrance fee for the new school was Rs 275, a significant amount for Rohit’s family at the time. I requested the school director to waive the fee, emphasizing Rohit’s potential as a cricketer. This was unprecedented in the school’s history, but I was steadfast in my belief in Rohit’s talent.”
Sharma’s relentless pursuit of his cricketing ambitions saw him undertake rigorous training, culminating in his pivotal role in India’s 2011 World Cup triumph. His unwavering dedication and remarkable talent have catapulted him to the position of India’s cricket captain, with a team that has remained undefeated in 10 matches.
As India braces for the World Cup final, Rohit Sharma’s extraordinary journey serves as an inspiring testament to the power of determination and resilience in the pursuit of one’s dreams.
News18 Malayalam | November 19, 2023, 08:36 IST
Today, Rohit, who has become India’s opening batsman and captain, was an off-spinner then.
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India and Australia will clash in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is looking forward to the biggest achievement of his career. After Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captaining the Indian cricket team to win the World Cup will be a unique feat in Rohit’s career. Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly, who was one of the best captains India has ever seen, achieved this feat.
Currently, Rohit Sharma’s cricket journey, which has started after overcoming a serious crisis, is now being discussed. In 1999, Rohit Sharma, a school student, realized that cricket was his path. Today, Rohit, who has become India’s opening batsman and captain, was a mis-spinner then. While playing for a school tournament, Rohit’s coach Dinesh Lad, who liked Rohit’s game, asked him to call his parents.
But at that time, Rohit was living with his uncle and grandmother in Dombivali, 50 km away from his home. Unable to call his father and mother, Rohit introduced his uncle Ravi to Lad instead. Ladd insisted that Rohit be admitted to the Swami Vivekanand School where he was training. This is what the parents were told to call him.
Rohit Sharma and his uncle arrive at Swami Vivekanand School to take admission. But the school authorities informed that the entrance fee is Rs 275. But it was a big amount for Rohit’s family at that time. Baby Rohit and uncle Ravi were worried as they did not know how to find so much money.
“At that time, the school where Rohit studied was only Rs 30. But his uncle told me that they will not be able to pay Rs 275 for the new school. I asked the director to give me free. He is the first student in the history of that school to ask for free education. The school director asked me why I was supporting this student. I knew he was smart and a good cricketer. I didn’t want to let it go,” Ladd said.
Neighbors in the Borivali area where the star grew up told News 18 that his uncle Ravi used to take Rohit to training and so on, and every morning and evening Rohit was taken to Churchgate, 35 km from to his home, to receive training.
Abhishek Nair, who played with Rohit in Mumbai and Mumbai Indians, said that India’s 2011 World Cup title win made a big difference in Rohit Sharma’s career. “When India was playing the 2011 World Cup, we were both watching the game. Rohit told me ‘I want to play the World Cup somehow, I am ready to train as hard as I can’. He worked hard, lost weight to make the Indian team, and now it’s all history. He is currently the captain of India and Rohit’s team, which is unbeaten in 10 matches, I am sure will win the final,” said Abhishek Nair.
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