New Delhi, India – Amit Mishra, a veteran Indian cricketer, offered insights into his long-standing relationships with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two stalwarts of Indian cricket who have shaped the team’s success over the past decade and a half.
Mishra highlighted contrasting dynamics in his interactions with the two cricketing superstars, despite their joint achievements, including winning a T20 World Cup and retiring from T20 Internationals on the same day. Speaking about Rohit Sharma, Mishra described a consistent and friendly bond that has endured since Sharma’s early days in cricket.
“When I met him the first day and when I meet him today, he is the same person,” Mishra remarked, emphasizing Sharma’s unchanged nature and their strong relationship. He noted their continued camaraderie and shared moments of humor, even as Sharma has risen to captaincy heights and won five IPL titles.
In contrast, Mishra revealed a more distant relationship with Virat Kohli, attributing the change to Kohli’s evolution with fame and leadership responsibilities within the team. He mentioned that while Kohli remains respectful in their interactions, their connection has waned over time.
“I have seen Virat change a lot. We had almost stopped talking,” Mishra said, reflecting on how fame and leadership have possibly altered Kohli’s approach to personal relationships. He reminisced about their earlier days together, recalling Kohli as ‘Cheeku’, a young cricketer fond of samosas and pizza, contrasting this with the more reserved and focused persona of Virat Kohli the captain.
Mishra’s reflections echoed sentiments previously shared by other cricketing legends, indicating a common theme of how success and leadership roles can reshape personal dynamics among teammates.
The veteran spinner’s candid insights shed light on the intricate relationships that underpin the Indian cricket team, highlighting both enduring bonds and the evolving nature of friendships amidst the pressures of international cricket and leadership responsibilities.
