“I Don’t Sit In Visa Office”: Rohit Sharma On England Star Shoaib Bashir

Ahead of the primary Test match between India and England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday mentioned that they don’t seem to be concerned with how their opposition goes to play. While talking on the pre-match press convention, Rohit was requested about England’s ‘Bazball’ to which the 36-year-old mentioned that they’re extra targeted on what they’ll do as a crew. “We will look to play our cricket. I am not interested in how the opposition is going to play. I am focused on what we want to do as a team,” Rohit mentioned.

The skipper mentioned that the win in opposition to South Africa in Cape Town was “good” and it gave them confidence.

He added that it will likely be difficult to play good and constant cricket all through the five-match Test sequence.

“The Cape Town win was good but that was Cape Town and this is Hyderabad, completely different conditions. But the atmosphere is pretty good and that’s what happens when you win matches. That win gave us confidence. It was a good, short game. We have played five Tests in England. In India, it is the first time that we will be playing five Tests. We always wanted to play longer series. It’s going to be a challenge to play good and consistent cricket for 2 months,” he added.

When requested about Shoaib Bashir’s visa delay, Rohit hoped that he would get it rapidly.

“I feel for him. He’s probably coming for the first time. Not easy for anyone. Unfortunately, I don’t sit in the Visa office to give you more details on that. But hope he gets in quickly and enjoys our country,” he added.

Bashir was born in England’s Surrey and holds a British passport, however resulting from his Pakistani heritage, the bowler was going through bother coming into India for the five-match Test sequence.

After preliminary refusal, the lanky spinner was granted visa to journey to India on the eve of the first Test. He is because of be a part of the England crew later this week.

The five-match Test sequence between India and England begins on January 25 in Hyderabad with the following 4 matches to be performed in Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala.