Rohit Sharma is always known for his calm, composed approach at the crease. And in a recent interview with Star Sports, he offered rare insight into his batting mentality. “Whenever I bat, I don’t think of a goal,” Rohit said. “Sometimes you weaken when you aim. Go and bat. Assess the situation. If you think you can take it, you can take it.,Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Speaking about high -pressure games, especially the mental demands of the final, Rohit accepted the nerves, but highlighted the importance of emotional control. “When we are playing such games, whether it is the last of the World Cup, of course, the veins. You know, you want to win, you want to play well, you want to perform, “he said. “You know, the experience of playing for India for so many years, also helps. You can control your feelings, you can control your thoughts and be in the moment.”Watch: His words now take even more weight because he steps away from Test cricket. Last month, Rohit declared his retirement from the longest format, marking the end of an era. “It is a full respect for representing my country in the whites,” he shared on social media. “Thanks for all love and support.” Rohit’s Test career ends with 4,301 runs in 67 matches, with 12 centuries an average of 40.57. His highest score (212) came in 2019 against South Africa in Ranchi.
With the introduction of its five-observation series in England in England on 20 June in India, this will be the first major foreign assignment without Rohit in the whites. While Rohit’s test journey ends, he will continue to represent India in ODIs.
