'Could Put My Pads on for Shortest Format...': Rohit Sharma's BIG Message to India before SL ODIs

The much-anticipated ODI series between Sri Lanka and India starts at 2:30 pm at the R. Premadasa Stadium. With players like Avishka Fernando and Wanindu Hasaranga, the talented Sri Lankan team under the leadership of Charith Asalanka will try to make an impact. Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and the dynamic duo of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are among the strong players on Rohit Sharma's Indian team. With both teams eager to set the tone for the series, this match promises to be thrilling.

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BCCI posts an incredible video on Rohit Sharma to display his readiness for the ODI series against Sri Lanka and the road to ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The BCCI has produced an amazing film highlighting Rohit Sharma's will and preparedness for the forthcoming first ODI series against Sri Lanka as India gets ready for the ICC Champions Trophy in the next six months. It shows Rohit Sharma's sincere observations on the past, gratitude for treasured experiences, and marks a change in Indian cricket into a new chapter after India lifted the ICC T20 World Cup. Emphasising regeneration and a fresh start after he retired from the T20Is, Sharma's statements exude hope and dedication to guide Team India towards even higher performance as India starts a new journey under the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir. The BCCI video is potent evidence of Sharma's leadership and the team's unflinching attitude as they get ready for the next challenges. During the video Rohit Sharma said: 

“Wow what a month it was, Mazza he aagya, flooded with memories etched in history. Aisa moment jo zindagi bhar humare saath rahega.

So much so that it still feels that I could put my pads on anytime for the shortest format 

Nhi yaar chodo bhai, I had my time, I enjoyed it. It’s time to move on. 

Time aagya hai for us to get back on the field ek naye daur k saath ek nayi shuruaat, ek naye coach k saath.

A partnership that is going to hold Indian cricket to the paramount.

It’s time to hit the recent button or ab time aagya hai for us to get back on the field. Vohi energy or vahi jazbe k saath. Team India utregi phir ek bar maidaan par kuch naye or kuch jaane pehchaane chehro k saath.

This is team India and this is your captain Rohit Sharma speaking.”

COMPLETE TRANSLATION: 

("Wow what a month it was, I had so much fun, flooded with memories etched in history. Such a moment that will stay with us for a lifetime. So much so that it still feels like I could put my pads on anytime for the shortest format. No, buddy, leave it, I had my time, I enjoyed it. It’s time to move on. The time has come for us to get back on the field with a new era, with a new coach. A partnership that is going to hold Indian cricket to the paramount. It’s time to hit the recent button or now it’s time for us to get back on the field. The same energy and enthusiasm. Team India will step onto the field again with new and familiar faces. This is team India and this is your captain Rohit Sharma speaking.")

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Probable Playing XIs 

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul/Rishabh Pant(w), Riyan Parag/Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed