People want masala, so there you go, there is some masala,” Rohit said. Former India captain Rohit Sharma opened up on his long-standing bond with Virat Kohli , saying the two have shared a strong relationship since the early stages of their international careers and continue to help each other improve their game. “I think we were together. This started, I think, when we were playing in Australia, or right after Australia when we came to India. That’s when this started, and whenever this plays on TV, we look at each other and laugh. Which is good; it’s fun.
Speaking to JioStar ahead of India’s second ODI against the West Indies on Wednesday, Rohit said his relationship with Kohli began around India’s tour of Australia and has remained strong over the years.
I made my debut in 2007, he made his debut in 2008.
Rohit said Kohli’s approach to the game remains unchanged despite the changes in their respective roles over the years. He’ll be the same Kohli that we know of: wants to come, prepare well, go get the runs, win games for Team India,” Rohit said. It was brilliant, what he did with that team,” he said.
“Both of us, we’ve almost started playing at the same time. So yeah, there’s a strong camaraderie between the two of us, and we understand what it requires to be at a certain level when you’re playing at this level,” he added while speaking to JioStar. “Methods are different, obviously, but that’s how it should be; every individual is different. For what he has done for the team, for this team, there is no question; there is no asking what he has done. It’s there for everyone to see. And what he is going to do from here on, I don’t think anything has changed. “Yeah, that’s what I see with him. When he was captain, pretty much the same. And I don’t see any reason why anything needs to change,” he added. “Appreciation, if something good has happened, it has always been there from both sides. I appreciate what he has done, you know, when he took over as captain of the Test team, especially. “At the same time, there has been a lot of discussion about how both of us, as individuals, can improve our own game. So, sometimes if something is happening with my batting, he comes and mentions it; sometimes I mention it,” Rohit added.
And since then, we’ve been trying to give our best for the team.
