In a delightful prelude to the ICC Men’s World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) orchestrated a joint press meet on October 4th in Ahmedabad, featuring all ten captains from participating teams. While the event was intended to provide insights and anticipation for the forthcoming tournament, it was Indian skipper Rohit Sharma who added an unexpected dose of humor, leaving his fellow captains, Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan, in stitches.
The amusing moment transpired when a journalist posed a rather hypothetical question to Rohit Sharma. He asked the Indian captain for his suggestions to the ICC on how to determine the winner in case a scenario reminiscent of the 2019 final were to repeat itself. The 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand concluded with tied scores in both the main match and the Super Over, eventually awarding England the trophy based on the boundary count rule.
Displaying a touch of irritation at the question’s premise, Rohit Sharma initially exclaimed, “Kya hai yaar” (What is this, man), before delivering his response in his characteristic laidback style. With a smile, he quipped, “Winner ghoshit karna mera kaam nahi hai” (It is not my job to declare the winner).
Rohit’s humorous retort had his fellow captains, especially Babar Azam, bursting into laughter. England’s skipper, perhaps realizing that the humor might not be universally understood, turned to Babar and provided a translation of both the question and Rohit’s witty reply.
The ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 is eagerly anticipated, and it is set to commence with a high-profile match between the 2019 finalists, England and New Zealand, at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 5th. India, one of the tournament’s favorites, will begin their campaign on October 8th against Australia in Chennai, followed by a highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14th in Ahmedabad.
Rohit Sharma’s light-hearted moment during the press meet injected a touch of levity into the build-up of this prestigious cricket tournament. It offered a glimpse of the camaraderie and sportsmanship that exists among the captains as they gear up to compete on the world stage. The ICC Men’s World Cup promises to be a thrilling spectacle, and Rohit’s humor served as a reminder of the spirit of cricket that unites players from different nations, even in the midst of fierce competition. Cricket fans around the world eagerly await the action-packed matches and unforgettable moments that this tournament is sure to deliver.
