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"A Lot Of Things Were Said Against Me": Rohit Slams Unjust Critics After Test Retirement

Akshita Patel

Rohit Sharma hits out at critics [Source: @MythicalMelmet1/X.com]Rohit Sharma hits out at critics [Source: @MythicalMelmet1/X.com]

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has responded strongly to his critics, saying he is tired of facing unfair and excessive criticism. This comes after the veteran cricketer announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this week.

Sharma, who led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy wins, quit Test cricket on May 7 through a social media post. He won’t feature in the upcoming five-game Test series against England scheduled in June.

Meanwhile, shortly after his sudden announcement, journalist Vimal Kumar released an unfiltered interview with Rohit, where the latter hit out at critics.

Rohit Sharma Opposes Unjustified Criticism

Former Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma faced heat after the men in blue lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia last year. With his form going downhill, he voluntarily stepped down from the fifth Test in Sydney, a move that drew mixed reactions.

Meanwhile, in his latest interview with Vimal Kumar, Rohit said that he is completely against unnecessary criticism. 

"Criticism is a part of a sportsperson's life. Criticism is necessary and important. But what I'm against is unnecessary criticism. I don't like it. There were a lot of things said about me. But I don't pay attention to any of it, and it doesn't affect me," Rohit said.

The star opener has been under fire for his performance in recent years, especially his struggles against left-arm fast bowlers. Many experts pointed out his weakness in facing deliveries from left-handed pacers. However, Rohit hit back at those claims and said he no longer worries about what people say.

"So many things have been said about me - like I can't play left-arm fast bowlers, and many other things - but now, I don't pay attention to it anymore. Now, if you go and defend it, a lot of things might go wrong. And you will be losing out on time, and time is precious. My work is to attack," he added.

Rohit Slams Commentators For Agenda-Driven Quest

Veteran Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma slammed Indian commentators for focusing more on drama than genuine analysis. In an interview, he said cricket coverage has become "masala"-driven and agenda-based. He urged commentators to respect players and provide meaningful insights, not personal attacks, highlighting a stark difference from commentary in countries like Australia.