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Rohit Sharma on Missing T20 World Cup: "It Will Be Strange Watching From Home"

India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma has expressed that it will be a strange experience for him to watch the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup from home, marking the first time he will miss the tournament since its inception in 2007. He reflected on his consistent participation in every edition until now, noting that the reality of missing a World Cup "really sinks in" compared to regular T20 games. Sharma, who retired from T20 Internationals after leading India to victory in the 2024 final, boasts an illustrious record in the format, including being the second-highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup history. Despite the unusual feeling, he stated he will be in the stadium to support the team and is looking forward to the different experience.

Key Points: Rohit Sharma on Missing First T20 World Cup of Career

  • Rohit to miss first T20 WC since 2007
  • Admitted feeling will be "weird"
  • Won trophies in 2007 and as 2024 captain
  • Second-highest run-scorer in tournament history
  • Retired from T20Is after 2024 triumph
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It will be strange watching T20 World Cup from home: Rohit Sharma

India's 2024 T20-winning captain Rohit Sharma admits it will feel strange to watch the T20 World Cup from home after playing in every edition since 2007.

"It will be strange watching it from home, especially the T20 World Cup... it will feel different. - Rohit Sharma"

New Delhi, January 21

India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma admitted that it will be a strange feeling for him to miss the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the first time in his career.

The Men's T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from February 7 to March 8 across venues in India and Sri Lanka. Hitman has played in all editions of the T20 World Cup since the ICC tournament's inception in 2007.

India's victory in the 2007 World Cup marked the beginning of Rohit's remarkable T20I career.

"We were talking about this at home, that it will be strange watching it from home, especially the T20 World Cup. From the time it started until now, I have been part of every World Cup, so it will feel different. When I watch the team playing T20 games, the feeling of missing out isn't as much. But when you miss a World Cup, the reality really sinks in. That's when you realise you're not going to be part of it. So it will be a little weird. However, I will be somewhere in the stadium. It won't be the same, and it will be a different experience, but I'm actually looking forward to it. It will be quite amazing," Rohit Sharma said on JioHotstar.

The Hitman has won two T20 World Cup trophies: first as a player in 2007 and as captain in 2024. Rohit retired from the shortest format of the game after India's triumph over South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final.

He is the second-highest run scorer in the T20 World Cup behind India's star batter Virat Kohli. Sharma has slammed 1,220 runs in 44 innings at an average of 34.85 and a strike rate of 133.04, including 12 half-centuries.

With 4,231 runs in 159 games, Rohit was the format's highest scorer until Pakistan's Babar Azam surpassed him last year. He also holds the record for the joint-most hundreds (5) in T20 internationals.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Completely understand his feeling. For fans of our generation, Rohit Sharma *is* the T20 World Cup. From that young talent in 2007 to the legendary captain in 2024. He's earned his rest, but the tournament won't be the same.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think it's the perfect time for him to step aside. He's achieved everything in the format. Now let the young guns like Jaiswal and Rinku take center stage. The team needs to build for the future.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, this hits home. His stats are incredible – second only to Kohli in World Cup runs. That 2007 win feels like yesterday. Time flies!
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Karthik V
Hope BCCI gives him a proper role in the commentary box or as a mentor. His insights would be gold for viewers and maybe even for the team in the dugout. Can't waste that experience!
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Priya S
"It will be a little weird" – that's such an honest and relatable thing to say. Even legends have these moments. Wishing him all the best for his new role as a super-fan in the stands! 🏏

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