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Rohit Sharma emphasized mental freshness and disciplined preparation as essential to cope with Test cricket's five-day challenges, averaging 40.58 over 67 matches.
- Rohit Sharma, a 38-year-old former India captain, retired from Test cricket in May after playing 67 matches and scoring 4301 runs at an average of 40.58.
- His retirement followed stepping away from T20 Internationals a year prior, after captaining India to a T20 World Cup victory, citing the rigorous challenges associated with playing Test cricket.
- Sharma described Test cricket as challenging and draining, emphasizing that mental freshness and meticulous preparation helped him endure the five-day format.
- He stated, "It all starts with preparation," explaining that sustained high-level performance requires focusing behind the scenes and preparing to last longer on the field.
- Sharma also noted young players gradually realize the importance of preparation and mental resilience, which are essential for coping with cricket's longevity and demands.
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Rohit Sharma calls Test cricket “challenging and draining,” says game “demands longevity”
Reflecting on some aspects of his Test career that he decided to end earlier this year, former India captain Rohit Sharma on Monday said the format is both “challenging and draining” but he learnt to cope with its demands by focussing on preparation.
Rohit Sharma reflects on Test journey, calls it 'challenging, draining', notes importance of mental freshness
Former India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about the mental and physical demands of Test cricket. In May, the current India ODI skipper announced his retirement from the longest format of the game. At 38, Rohit stepped away with 4301 runs in 67 Tests at an average of 40.58. His decision came a year after he led India to a T20 World Cup title, subsequently retiring from T20Is. Reflecting on his journey, Rohit described Test cricket as ‘challengi…
Test Cricket is Challenging and Draining, Says Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma averaged a decent 40.58 for his 4301 runs in 67 Tests, retired from the five-day game in May a year after calling it quits from T20 Internationals, having led India to the World Cup title in the format
Rohit Sharma on Test Cricket: A Tale of Preparation and Perseverance | Sports-Games
Former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma reflects on his Test career, emphasizing the arduous demands of the format and the critical role of preparation. Speaking at a recent event, Sharma highlighted the mental and physical challenges of Test cricket and the importance of sustained preparation for success.
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