‘What kind of question is that’: Rohit Sharma brushes aside form concerns ahead of England ODIs, refuses to speak on future after Champions Trophy | Cricket News

India captain Rohit Sharma was miffed concerns raised over his form ahead of the ODI series opener against England in Napur and said players will continue to experience lean patches from time to time.
When asked about his recent struggles in Australia and patch form heading into the ODI series a reporter on the eve of the first ODI, Rohit retorted: “What kind of a question is that? This is a different format, different time.”
“As usual, as cricketers, we know there will be ups and downs and I have faced a lot in my career so this is nothing new to me. We know every day is a fresh day, every series is a fresh series,” Rohit added.
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How is it relevant?
Rohit also refused to speak on his international future beyond the ODI series and the Champions Trophy.
“How is it relevant that I talk about my future plans sitting here, where we have three ODIs and Champions Trophies coming in. The reports are going on for a number of years. But I am not here to clarify those reports. For me right now, these three games here and then the Champions Trophy is very very important. So, my focus is on these games,” the soon-to-be 38 Rohit said.
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