Rohit Sharma's Father Always Preferred Test Cricket

Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricketer, has always been close to his father, Gurunath Sharma. Recently, Rohit shared his father's preference for Test cricket over the modern white-ball format. In an event marking the launch of Cheteshwar Pujara's wife's book, Rohit revealed that his father has always been a staunch admirer of Test cricket. This preference is evident in Gurunath's reaction to Rohit's performances in different formats.

Key Takeaways:

• Rohit Sharma's father, Gurunath Sharma, has always been a fan of Test cricket and does not like the modern white-ball format.
• When Rohit scored 264 in an ODI, his father showed minimal excitement, but was enthusiastic about his Test performances, even if he scored modest 30s or 40s.
• Gurunath felt let down when Rohit first announced his retirement from Test Cricket, but was happy about it in the end.
• Rohit credits his father for playing a huge role in his cricketing career and appreciates his support and guidance.
• Rohit has shared this insight into his father's preferences during an event marking the launch of Cheteshwar Pujara's wife's book, 'The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife: An Unusual Story'.

Statistics:

• 264: Rohit Sharma's individual score in ODI, a world record.
• 30-40: Modest scores in Test matches that earned Rohit's father's detailed discussions and enthusiasm.
• 1: The number of time Rohit's father showed minimal excitement when Rohit scored 264 in an ODI.

Sources:

• DNA (Daily News & Analysis)
• The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife: An Unusual Story, Cheteshwar Pujara
• Rohit Sharma's Instagram post announcing his Test retirement.