Rohit Sharma, India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain, is facing a tough time as criticism grows during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, Bollywood’s Farhan Akhtar has publicly praised Sharma for his selfless attitude toward the team. Akhtar shared his thoughts on Instagram with a heartfelt note for the cricketer.
In his post, Akhtar highlighted Sharma’s contributions to Indian cricket and his phenomenal batting skills. He described Sharma as a player who consistently puts the team above his personal goals, even during challenging times. Akhtar’s words were accompanied by an image of Sharma in action.
The actor-filmmaker pointed out how tough it is for any cricketer, especially a captain, to go through a lean phase and still lead the team with dignity. He stated that Rohit deserves applause for his selflessness rather than criticism, questioning why fans tend to forget past glories during temporary slumps.
Sharma’s recent struggles with the bat and his captaincy have come under fire, particularly as the Australian team has outperformed India in the ongoing Test series. While India shone with a victory under Jasprit Bumrah’s leadership in the first match, the team has failed to maintain momentum since Sharma took over as captain.
Despite criticisms, Akhtar believes Sharma exemplifies what true leadership looks like. He encouraged the captain to ignore the negativity while lauding him as a strong-minded leader. Akhtar’s message resonated with many fans who shared similar sentiments online.
Rohit Sharma, hailed as a hero after India’s T20 World Cup win, now faces a storm of expectations. With such vocal support from cricket fans and celebrities alike, time will tell if the skipper bounces back stronger in upcoming matches.