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Rohit Sharma at 37: playing for the team or just a PR stunt?
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s continued presence in international cricket at the age of 37 has left many questioning whether he is truly playing for the team or simply playing a PR game. Once celebrated for his explosive batting and leadership, Rohit’s recent behavior has raised suspicions that his role in the Indian cricket team on the same day when he said he won’t retire celebraties like Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar have come out in his support is this a mere coincidence or it is something else.
Rohit Sharma, despite being past his prime, continues to occupy a spot in India’s limited-overs and Test teams. His batting form has waned, with multiple innings of underwhelming performance in high-pressure situations. Yet, instead of gracefully bowing out and making way for younger talent, Rohit seems intent on sticking around for the limelight.
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While players like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are pushing the envelope, proving their mettle, Rohit remains an obstacle for the new blood to shine, continuing to claim his place in the playing XI.
It’s clear that Rohit’s staying power isn’t purely due to his cricketing acumen, but rather his ability to market himself. From a flurry of endorsements to appearances in advertisements and social media campaigns,
Rohit is more visible off the field than ever before. His presence on social media, especially with his highly curated posts, speaks volumes about his PR strategy, which seems to have become a greater priority than his cricketing performance.
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Rohit Sharma, what a SUPERSTAR 🤩!!
To take a pause & catch your breath requires courage … More power to you … Respect 🙌 !! @ImRo45— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) January 4, 2025
Bollywood celebrities, such as Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar, are not often seen championing his “courage” and “superstar” status, but why bollywood celebrities who don’t even follow the cricketer have comes out in his support, one has to wonder why does a cricketer nearing the end of his career need so much validation.
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Farhan Akhtar’s recent Instagram post praising Rohit for his “pause” and “breath-catching” sends a disturbing message: Rohit, it seems, is not just playing cricket, but engaging in a carefully orchestrated PR campaign to keep his celebrity status intact.
Rather than gracefully stepping down or mentoring the next generation, Rohit seems more focused on preserving his relevance in the media. His continuous presence in commercials, public appearances, and media discussions only reinforce this notion. Is he still playing cricket for the country, or is he more invested in staying on top of the fame game?
Rohit’s repeated statements like, “pen, mic & laptop” won’t decide my retirement, sound more like deflections than genuine concerns about his cricketing career. At 37, with the team needing fresh energy and a younger perspective, his refusal to acknowledge the inevitable seems rooted in ego and the desire to remain in the public eye.
