My father is my biggest hero: Rohit Sharma

The illustrious Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, continues to pay homage to the unwavering support and invaluable guidance of his father. In a recent heartfelt conversation, the cricketing maestro delved into his humble beginnings and the relentless perseverance exhibited by his father, Gurunath Sharma. The Mumbaiker reiterated the profound impact of his father's presence throughout his extraordinary journey.

When quizzed about his greatest hero, the India opener hesitated at first as to interviewer expecting one from the cricketing world. But the India opener, with a gleeful demeanor took his father's name and quipped, he has said this many times and the answer is the same. 

“My father is my biggest hero. I have said this many times, he raised us with a lot of struggles. The result of this struggle is very sweet. We were small, he sacrificed a lot for us.” The Hitman said while speaking with journalist Vimal Kumar on the latter’s YouTube channel.

Rohit leading India from the front in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

As the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the forthcoming ODI World Cup, the stage is set for Rohit Sharma to lead the Indian team, marking his inaugural tenure as captain in this prestigious tournament. This marks the 36-year-old's third appearance in the World Cup, having previously represented India in the 2015 and 2019 editions. Notably, in the past two editions, the 'Men in Blue' encountered heartbreaking disruptions in the semi-finals.

With hopes soaring high, Sharma's formidable troops are primed to script history and are expected to bring an end to India's decade-long ICC title drought by triumphantly hoisting the coveted trophy in front of their passionate home crowd. The campaign kicks off with an electrifying clash against arch-rivals Australia on October 8, a spectacle set to unfold at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan will be played on October 14th.