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'Keep Quiet For A While' - When Rohit Sharma Was Asked About Virat Kohli's Form

image-lrd20c1nVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma [Twitter.com]

When the Indian legend Virat Kohli found himself amid an uncharacteristic dip in form, the Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, stood as a staunch defender of his teammate. It was a time when the whispers about Kohli's prolonged lean patch were growing louder, creating a buzz that threatened to overshadow the upcoming challenges for the Indian team.

It was in this charged atmosphere that Rohit Sharma faced the probing questions from the media, ready to unravel the mystery behind Kohli's struggle.

The former captain had endured a lackluster performance in the ODI series against the same opponent West Indies, amassing 26 runs in three matches. The whispers about his inability to find the elusive three-figure mark and the pressure on him to regain his form were reaching a crescendo.


In the pre-series press conference, reporters wasted no time in addressing the elephant in the room – Kohli's form. Rohit Sharma, however, wasn't in the mood to indulge the media's speculative fervor. In a response that resonated with firmness and confidence, the Hitman shut down the chatter surrounding Kohli's form.

Here's what he told to the reporters

"If you guys can keep quiet for a while, I think he'll be alright," Rohit told the reporters.

"He is in a great mental space. He has been a part of this team for more than a decade. Such a player knows how to handle the environment and pressure. If you guys can keep it quiet for a bit, everything will fall in place." 

In a time when Kohli's international century drought seemed unrelenting, especially in T20Is where he hadn't scored in three years, Rohit's words stood as a shield, shielding his teammate from the mounting criticism.