Bollywood celebrities Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan back Rohit Sharma as retirement speculations arise over his absence from 5th BGT Test

New Delhi: As rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma’s cricket career grow, Bollywood stars Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan have come forward to support the Indian captain. Rohit’s missing the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy sparked discussions, but his admirers have praised it as a sign of his dedication to the team’s success rather than focusing on individual recognition.

What did Farhan Akhtar say about Rohit Sharma?
Actor and director Farhan Akhtar expressed his admiration for Rohit Sharma on social media. In a sincere post, he acknowledged the captain’s remarkable impact on Indian cricket and praised his dedication to the team’s success above personal achievements.

Farhan remarked, “This guy has done so much for Indian cricket and captained our team incredibly well and successfully over the years. His skill with the bat speaks for itself and there have been innumerable innings in which he’s shown us the elite level.”

Recognizing the difficulties all cricketers encounter, Farhan added that even the best players go through rough patches. Yet, Rohit’s choice to put the team’s success ahead of his own, even during personal challenges, demonstrated his selfless nature.

“This sport can be cruel and you’d be hard pressed to come up with a name of a cricketer who hasn’t gone through a lean period,” said Farhan

“We’ve seen the greatest batsmen and bowlers struggle for form .. at times we’ve secretly wished that they would take a break, find their form in domestic cricket or the nets, then make a comeback. You’d be hard pressed to think of someone, more so a captain, who did that voluntarily,” he added.

How did Vidya Balan support Rohit Sharma?
Renowned actor Vidya Balan also voiced her support for Rohit Sharma, hailing him as a “SUPERSTAR.” She commended his courage to take a pause when needed and expressed her respect for his decision.

Vidya wrote, “To take a pause & catch your breath requires courage. More power to you, Rohit Sharma. Respect.”

Rohit Sharma, what a SUPERSTAR !!
To take a pause & catch your breath requires courage … More power to you … Respect !! @ImRo45

— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) January 4, 2025