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'Rohit Ka Character...,' Mumbai Captain On India Skipper Before Ranji Trophy Clash vs J&K

Muskaan Bhatt∙ Updated: Jan 22 2025, 7:15 PM

Ajinkya Rahane on Rohit Sharma (Source: @ICCAsiaCricket/X.com)Ajinkya Rahane on Rohit Sharma (Source: @ICCAsiaCricket/X.com)

Rohit Sharma doesn't need to be told what to do and he will get a "big one once he gets in", said Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday, backing the embattled Indian skipper ahead of his first Ranji Trophy appearance in nearly a decade.

All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and his India opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal when defending champions Mumbai will take on Jammu and Kashmir here at the BKC Ground from Thursday.

"See, Rohit is Rohit. We all know that. Aapko bhi pata hai Rohit ka character (You also know Rohit's character). I am really happy to have both of them back in the Mumbai dressing room," Rahane told media during Mumbai's training session here on Wednesday.

Rahane on 'Confident' Rohit Sharma

Form has deserted the 37-year-old Rohit in the past few months with Test losses to New Zealand (at home) and Australia (away) weighing heavily on him currently. Rahane said every player goes through ups and downs but Rohit has been "really confident."

"Rohit has always been relaxed. Even playing at the international level, his character is similar. His attitude is pretty much relaxed. He knows his game really well so, no one has to tell him what he needs to do. Once he gets in, I'm sure he will do well. He has never changed, which is a very good thing," Rahane added.

"What is important is (that) he is hungry, he is determined to do well. I am sure once he gets in, he will get a big one," the veteran, who has shared the Indian dressing room with Rohit, said.

Rahane, however, said the contest starting on Thursday could be the only match Rohit would play this season. Rohit will captain India against England in a three-match ODI series starting on February 6 followed by the Champions Trophy.

[With PTI Inputs]