Think beyond the big numbers. Care to dwell where few, not always, do. See beyond the statistical highs. Look for real player insights that ultimately and truly resonate in one’s success. In the great game of Cricket, it ought to be said, we often concern ourselves and perhaps singularly so with the kind of statistical output that players garner or generate. The big daddy hundreds or knocks of individual heroism. The splendid bowling feats. The diving catches and how they impact or change the course of a contest. Yes, all of that is magnificent. Yes, all of that leads to success. And all of that does account for merit, but of course and no one is ever doubting that. Turns out, the real success of a cricketer also lies in the impact that those who play around him and compete alongside him have on developing his skill set and shaping his own talent.

Ever thought about that? And if you haven’t, then a good reminder of the above is what recently came out as a heartening bit of narrative penned or stated, as one who’s say, by Shardul Thakur, especially where it came to the context of a certain Cricketer we all hail and admire as the Hitman of world cricket.  

The two common pivots of Mumbai Indians

As a cricketer, someone like Rohit Sharma, much like the legendary Virat Kohli, has always been admired and earned respect and reverence for things like his match preparation, the way he concentrates and prepares himself for big or noted clashes and just the way he conducts himself on the grande stage amid tens of thousands watching from live stands.

Because truth certainly is-

A lot can be learned by simply observing the great cricketers in practice and how they tread there it comes to the important and unavoidable bits like march preparedness, right?

And if so, then you are fortunate being Shardul Thakur being alongside Rohit Sharma

Here’s how! For someone who has played a good number of seasons in the IPL alongside the great Indian batter and former captain Sharma, Shardul does have a first hand experience and account of watching a true great of the game in motion, in practice and not just that- but in actual cricket mode!

The impact that’s brushed off on Shardul from evidencing Sharma has been brilliant and a career reboot mode of sorts for the tricky right arm fast medium known for his knack of taking key wickets when they most matter.

So how has to Rohit impacted Shardul

Well, truth be told, look nowhere else and focus on the following heartening quote essayed by Shardul Thakur:

“Rohit as a person has always been the same all throughout. He is very down-to-earth, he knows his roots where he comes from, so he respects each & every person. I have told him don’t let the child in you die, that was for a reason. The way he carries himself is very creditable even after playing for so many years, seeing stardom & getting famous. It is easy for people to change after all this, Rohit has stayed the same for years. It is a massive achievement".