Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli ignored as Rohit Sharma calls keeper-batter 'crisis man' for Team India
Published - 08 May 2025, 05:39 PM
Team India batter Rohit Sharma has showered praise on his teammate KL Rahul during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The veteran opener described the wicketkeeper-batter as a "crisis man" who has consistently stepped up whenever the team has needed him over the last few years.
KL Rahul is currently representing Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025. The cricketer has been an integral player for the India team under Rohit Sharma's leadership. Rahul played a crucial role in India’s journey to the 2023 Cricket World Cup final and was part of the victorious squad in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
I Look at KL Rahul as a Crisis Man - Rohit Sharma
In a recent interview with journalist Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel, Rohit Sharma was asked about criticism directed at KL Rahul. Rohit stated that Rahul has always been willing to take on various roles, whether it be keeping wickets or batting in different positions.
"Pichle do teen saalo mai toh mere liye important player rahe hai woh. I look at him as a crisis man. Jaha pe humko KL se kuch karvana tha toh KL ne haath uthaya." (In the last two-three years, he has been an important player for me. I look at him as a crisis man. Wherever we needed KL to do something, he has raised his hand.)
"Keeping karna hai, chalo mai karta hu. Yaha pe batting karna hai, karta hu." (Have to do keeping, he will do it. Have to bat anywhere, he will do it.)
Watch the clip of the interview posted by a user on X (Twitter) below:
"Rohit Sharma said" KL Rahul faced unnecessary cricticism ...
— 'vohra (@Awwaayush0) May 8, 2025
He has been the Crisis Man for me from 2 years or so ... Whenever it needed he was the 1st one to raise the hand ... #KLRahul
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Being Thick-Skinned Is Inbuilt in Players - Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma stated that criticism no longer affects him or most players. He said that players develop a "thick skin" over time. Rohit acknowledged that while some players might be affected by criticism, it doesn't bother him personally anymore.
"I am tired of this. If it affected, then the player would be sitting at home. He would be on his bed thinking I am being criticized, I cannot play all this is happening with me. The whole world is against me. Being thick-skinned is inbuilt in players," Rohit added.
"I cannot say that it does not affect at all. It may affect some and it may not to others. Nothing happens to me. It has been a long time since I am playing now," he opined.
Rohit Sharma Currently Playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025
Rohit Sharma, who is currently playing for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2025 season, has announced his retirement from Test. He will focus on ODI cricket, where he will continue to lead the Indian team.
Rohit made his Test debut in 2013 and played 67 matches, amassing 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57. He hit 12 centuries, 18 fifties, and a high score of 212 against South Africa in 2019. As a Test captain, he led India in 24 matches, securing 12 wins, 9 losses, and 3 draws.
The 38-year-old has captained India in 56 ODIs, winning 42, with a win percentage of 77.27. He recently led India to victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy. The batter has scored 11,168 runs in 273 matches at an average of 48.77, including 32 centuries. He also led the team to the T20 World Cup 2024 win.
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