
India pacer Mohammed Shami has revealed that skipper Rohit Sharma's reactions start to come out on the field if a player doesn't meet his expectations. Shami made the comments at the recent CEAT awards.
Rohit is famous among fans for his antics on the field during a match which also includes an occasional bad word.
"The best thing about Rohit is that he gives you freedom. However, if you don't meet his expectations, his reactions start to show a bit. He'll tell you that you should have done this or needed to do that. But if you still don't live up to it, then the reactions we see on the screen, the ones we understand without him saying anything, start to come out," said Shami.
Rohit, meanwhile, said: "I keep asking them to be themselves on the field. For that, first, I have to be myself... and that's how I am!"
India are currently enjoying a brief free period with no international cricket planned until next month. India recently came back from the limited-over tour of Sri Lanka where they won the T20I series 3-0 but lost the three-match ODI series 2-0.
India's next assignment is a two-Test series against Bangladesh at home before facing New Zealand in a three-Test series - also at home. India will then travel to Australia for a five-match Test series.
Shami, who is currently recovering from an ankle injury, is expected to make a comeback during the New Zealand home series. The pacer had gotten injured during the ODI World Cup 2023 at home.
India will be hoping for Shami to get back to full fitness at least ahead of the Australia series if not New Zealand as they aim for a third straight series victory Down Under.