For Rohit, India\u2019s recent success across formats and age-group tournaments is a sign of the growing strength of the country\u2019s cricketing structure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI want India to be the powerhouse of world cricket\u2026that is the bottom line as I want India to be the best and cricket is right up there. What we have done in the last three years has been superb to watch. From the 2024 World Cup, Women\u2019s World Cup, U19 World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and another T20 World Cup. I hope we continue our winning streak,\u201d Rohit said while speaking at Mumbai Indians\u2019 ESA Day event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rohit also pointed to the dramatic transformation in the sport over the years, particularly in the shorter formats, where batting approaches and scoring patterns have changed significantly since his debut.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen we started 130-140 was a good score but currently it is difficult. Now, any score one gets does not seem to be very convincing. That is the story which tells you how the game has gone about through the years,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to the former MI captain, the fearlessness shown by modern-day cricketers has pushed the sport to greater heights.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPeople have become more fearless, open minded on how they should go about doing things, which is a good sign for the sport, game and league. The players are not afraid to take a step forward rather than being conservative. In the coming years too, that is how it will keep going, it will reach greater heights,\u201d he expressed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While discussing the next generation of cricketers, Rohit stressed the importance of allowing youngsters to enjoy the game without burdening them with expectations too early in life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt depends from age to age. I know there are kids ranging from six years to 18 years. You do not want to put too much pressure on the kid so early on in their life. They should just be enjoying the sport, watching and playing with their friends. That is how it all started for me. The situation will tell you what is important at this point of time. Enjoy the sport that you want to play. No one can force you to do something,\u201d the ODI opener said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his own journey, the opener admitted that the challenges and setbacks he encountered throughout his career were among his biggest learning experiences.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFrom my debut till now, there have been so many instances where I got to learn if I have to come up from here then what needs to be done. In sport, there is no smooth ride, along with upwards, there is also a downhill which teaches you many things,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 39-year-old also opened up about how captaincy shaped his outlook, saying that leadership forced him to think beyond his own performances and prioritise the team's collective success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFrom my debut till now, there have been so many instances where I got to learn if I have to come up from here then what needs to be done. In sport, there is no smooth ride, along with upwards, there is also a downhill which teaches you many things,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rohit said the sport has influenced how he approaches life and relationships off the field as well. \u201cEven in my personal life, it has taught me about investing, buying, selling and dealing with the person who is sitting in front of me. All of the above comes through because of the sport I play,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n