Rohit Sharma breaks silence on dressing room leaks controversy during Australia tour

Rohit Sharma has finally broken his silence on the buzz surrounding alleged dressing room leaks during India’s high-profile tour of Australia. The Indian cricket team skipper also addressed how the team has managed to stay focused amidst the reports of a rift in the dressing room.

During the Indian cricket team's ongoing New Year’s Test against Australia in Sydney, Rohit Sharma highlighted the resilience of the squad that is capable of surviving external distractions. The Indian captain has also emphasized that such noise doesn't crash the Indian players.

Rohit Sharma stresses team unity amid alleged Indian dressing room rift

Rohit Sharma acknowledged that such things are uncontrollable, but he insisted on the Indian cricket team’s unwavering commitment to their game, refusing to let off-field drama disrupt their mission. With a clear focus on winning matches, he insisted that their priority remains on the on-field success, saying the players don’t pay heed to the outside chatter.

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Rohit Sharma in an interview with Star Sports said on dressing room leaks, “It doesn’t affect us because the players here are made of steel. We have tried our best to make players like this. See, we can’t control certain things, and we don’t want to fret about those things. We don’t want to waste time on it. Let it happen (the leaks). What can we do about it? Just focus on winning the match and getting better in our game; that’s what we want to do.”

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma has emphasized that cricket is a collective effort of all 11 players working together, and the Indian cricket team works as a team. The Indian skipper also stressed the value of selflessness in leadership and the game, saying this game is only for those who prioritize the team.

I don’t want to speak for the others: Rohit Sharma

The senior Indian batter also reflected on staying true to his values, both on and off the field. He believes in being authentic and standing by what feels right, regardless of others' opinions. India's Test and ODI skipper further stressed that this approach defines his life and cricketing philosophy.

Rohit explained, “When you can’t think for the team, we don’t want those kinds of players or captains. Only team and team. Why do we call it a team? It’s because 11 players play the game. That’s why it’s called a team.

"I don’t want to speak for the others. This is my thinking. That’s how I have played my cricket. That’s how I am in life, outside the field also. I don’t want to portray something else. Who I am is what you see. If you don’t like it, pardon me. What I feel is right, I will do that.”

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'I know 140 crore people judge you in India'

In the end, the Indian cricket team skipper also reflected on the challenges of captaincy, acknowledging that not every day brings success. He emphasized that consistency in mindset, ideology, and approach remains crucial, even if results don't always align.

However, as a captain, Rohit is confident in his methods despite judgment and criticism, as he is well aware that leading in India comes with immense scrutiny. He signed off by saying, “I know 140 crore people judge you in India. That’s what it is. But, I believe in my methods and idealogy as a captain. I don’t want to change that.”