New Delhi: Indian batting stallwart Rohit Sharma has never been one to get rid of honest conversations, and in an interview recently with senior journalist Vimli Kumar, he spoke openly how he treats criticism, especially when it is unnecessary.Rohit said, “I have faced a lot of criticism, even unnecessary criticism.” “I can’t say that criticism does not affect anyone. It can affect something, and not others. But for me, it’s not anymore. Over time, you learn to handle it. For any player, for any player, is part of the journey to face criticism. But what I don’t support is unnecessary criticism.”Also read: Rohit Sharma broke the silence on ODI retirement, ‘I will stop when …’The Indian captain also addressed his vulnerability for a long time against the left -handed seams. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Rohit said with clarity and calmness, “A lot about me has been said that I have to get out of the left -handed seamers. Okay, it is. It’s part of the game. But if you roam around defending every comment, you are just wasting your time. It’s not my job to defend yourself,” Rohit said with clarity and calm.Also read: ‘Baker’: Rohit Sharma makes a shocking statement about a naturally gifted playerRohit, who recently retired from Test cricket, has made a remarkable career in formats.
In 273 Odis, he has scored an average of 11,168 runs in 48.76, including the highest individual ODI score of 264. He led India to win the 2025 Champions Trophy, after guiding the nation for a prestigious T20 World Cup title last year.
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However, Rohit plays an important role in a 38 -year -old man, with hanging his shoes from T20 format after winning in Barbados. Odi cricket,
His test trip started in 2013 against the West Indies included 67 matches, 4,301 runs, 12 centuries and the highest score of 212. Following the initial conflicts, especially foreigners, Rohit strengthened his place as a Test opener during the ICC World Test Championship. He was India’s top scorer and century-mekar in the WTC history, also directed the team in the 2023 finals.
