Indian skipper Rohit Sharma undoubtedly ranks among the most captivating personalities of all time. Whenever he’s in a cheerful mood and engaged in traditional press conferences with reporters, boredom simply vanishes. In a recent incident, during one such interaction, Rohit couldn’t resist teasing his teammate Ishan Kishan, who celebrated his 25th birthday on Tuesday.
Prior to commemorating his birthday, the promising and talented opener, Ishan Kishan, marked his Test debut in the thrilling first Test match against the West Indies. He notched his maiden Test run for the Indian cricket team during the series opener against the Windies, while the skipper, Rohit, smashed his 10th century in red-ball cricket. Interestingly, it was only after the young batsman scored his first run in the series opener at Dominica that Rohit decided to declare the Indian innings.
Rohit Sharma shares a strong bond with Kishan, and when asked about the birthday gift he bestowed upon the young cricketer, he expressed his wish for Kishan to score a century in the upcoming match for the team. Speaking to the reporters, Rohit playfully remarked, “What birthday gift does he want? Kya chahiye bhai tereko? You have everything!”
In response, he quipped, “We should consult the team about this. It ought to be a team effort. Give us a birthday gift by scoring a century, my friend!”
Typical Rohit Sharma press conference.
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Rohit Sharma’s witty remark triggered laughter among not only the reporters but also Ishan Kishan himself. The video capturing this amusing exchange quickly went viral on the internet.