Veteran Indian journalist Vimal Kumar spoke about how Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya resolved their differences a day before the T20 World Cup 2024. He revealed that the duo had not spoken to each other on the first day of practice for the tournament. otherwise in general.
Indian National Cricket Team captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have not been on good terms with each other since the start of IPL 2024. It was because of him Mumbai Indians He removed Rohit as the captain of the team and gave the captaincy of the team to Pandya, who was transferred to Gujarat Titans.
This disappointed Rohit Sharma as he has given sweat and blood for Mumbai Indians and made them the most successful franchise in the league. He led the team to five titles and was even removed as the team’s captain after that.
That didn’t go down well with the fans either, as they booed Hardik Pandya and then chanted “Rohit Rohit” in front of him.
But both players kept their different sides and brought their national team to the fore. They helped India win the 2024 T20 World Cup and their friendship during the tournament was cherished by all.
Journalist Vimal Kumar, who is in USA and Barbados for the 2024 T20 World Cup, revealed that Rohit and Hardik did not speak at first, but after that they sat together and talked for a long time.
He mentioned how the Indian captain talked about the all-round game and how the atmosphere in the team was relaxed. Speaking on the 2 Sloggers YT channel, he explained:
“When I went to the nets, I saw what happened between Hardik and Rohit. On the first day they didn’t talk and moved away from each other. But on the second day, I saw them coming one after the other. The other one sat in a corner and defined this team for a long time. ,”
“A lot is happening in India with the public talking about their differences. After that, for the next three days, Rohit and Hardik will be batting side by side. Then Rohit was celebrating his batting and bowling. When I saw that atmosphere and thought, if they tackle such a complicated issue , the elephant in the room demonstrated how relaxed the team atmosphere is.
Full credit goes to Rahul Dravid for arranging things between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya – Vimal Kumar
Vimal Kumar further praised former India coach Rahul Dravid for sorting things out between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. He said the coach was very good with the senior players and brought everyone together. He added:
“Full credit goes to Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma for that. The way he handled the big boys – Virat, Hardik, Rohit, I think Rahul Dravid had a lot to do with it. Everyone came together. It was my leadership. confidence.”
Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Indian National Cricket Team won the T20 World Cup 2024.
They defeated South Africa in the final and ended their 11-year title drought. They won the tournament undefeated as they were exceptional with bat and ball.
