At a recent event, Rohit Sharma was asked to pick the teammate who keeps the atmosphere light and cheerful.
After initially saying he enjoys time with everyone, the Indian captain finally admitted that Shikhar Dhawan has been the funniest one for him.
Rohit and Dhawan share a special friendship that goes beyond the cricket field.
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Over the years, their bond as opening partners gave Indian fans many memorable moments, and behind the scenes, Dhawan’s quick humour often kept the dressing room alive.
Why does Rohit Sharma call Shikhar Dhawan the funniest?
Dhawan’s natural personality and comic timing always stood out. Dhawan had the gift of making teammates laugh and keeping things relaxed. Fans have also seen glimpses of this side of Dhawan in interviews and social media clips.
Rohit said that when it came to pure laughter, it was always Dhawan he could count on. “There isn’t just one person; I get along with everyone. But I think for laughter, Shikhar Dhawan is the funniest.”
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Which bowler did Rohit Sharma say he wants to hit for six?
During the same conversation, Rohit was asked a fun question which bowler he would most like to hit for a six.
With a smile, Rohit replied that it doesn’t matter who the bowler is, because his approach remains the same: to score runs aggressively.
“Honestly, everyone! I’d love to hit all of them. There’s no particular one. My mindset is always the same — I just want to hit, doesn’t matter who’s in front of me,” he said.
What lies ahead for Rohit Sharma?
Rohit retired from T20 internationals in 2024 after leading India to a World Cup title and earlier this year he stepped away from Test cricket.
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For now, his full focus is on ODIs, where he continues to be India’s batting mainstay.In ODIs, Rohit has played 273 matches and scored 11,168 runs with an average close to 49.
The 37-year-old is expected to be back in action when India plays a three-match ODI series against Australia in October.