‘Critics will keep talking, there is no problem…’ Coach gave a big statement on Rohit Sharma playing 2027 ODI World Cup

Dinesh Lad on Rohit Sharma : Every day, cricket critics keep giving some statement or the other regarding the fitness of former Indian cricket team captain and experienced batsman Rohit Sharma. Whether Rohit Sharma will be seen playing in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan starting from June 13 will also depend on his fitness. The Hitman was struggling with a hamstring injury in IPL 2026. After this he returned to IPL and played only a few matches. In all these matches, he came on the field as an impact player.

Now on his behalf, his childhood coach Dinesh Lad has given a big statement while talking to PTI. He has said a big thing while giving a statement about the fitness of Rohit Sharma. Along with this, he has also given a big statement regarding Rohit Sharma playing in the ODI World Cup 2027. Let us know what he has said about this.

Dinesh Lad gave statement on Rohit Sharma

Dinesh Lad said, ‘Being a coach, I don’t think he needs to prove anything to anyone. He wants to win the ODI World Cup. I have spoken to him and he is very clear about what he wants to achieve in his career. I don’t think he needs to prove his fitness because he has come back fit and strong. Despite his age he is still quite fit.

Dinesh Lad further said, ‘Critics will keep talking. This is their job. If we want to reach the finals, India needs Rohit’s experience. There is no problem according to technique. Apart from this, there is a huge difference in 50-over cricket. In this format you have to settle down before showing pace. Rohit has exactly the same technique which helps him to settle down and then start the attack. He showed his technique in IPL also. He was not just playing big shots. He was also taking singles and doubles. I don’t understand the critics’ point of view. I believe ​​he should be on the team. He deserves it’.

VIDEO | Former India captain Rohit Sharma should pay no heed to criticism over his fitness and form and instead focus on enjoying his cricket, as he is primed to make a strong comeback at the ODI World Cup, the format he loves the most, according to his childhood coach, Dinesh… pic.twitter.com/rWgOt8skwv

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Rohit Sharma’s ODI career

Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 11577 runs in 274 innings of 282 ODI matches with an average of 48.9 and strike rate of 92.8 with 33 centuries and 61 half-centuries. He has 1090 fours and 357 sixes in his name. He scored 283 runs with 2 half-centuries in 9 matches in the recently concluded IPL 2026.

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