Navdeep Singh and Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)
The latest sporting sensation in India, Navdeep Singh, came to prominence after he clinched the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F41 category with an outstanding 47.32 m attempt in the final.
In a recent discussion, Navdeep, who won the laurel on September 7, was asked who among MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli is he a bigger fan of. In an unexpected response, Navdeep revealed his liking towards Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. He also revealed the time since which he started following the T20 World Cup-winning skipper.
“Rohit Sharma. He plays very well. He had scored a double-century. What an innings that was! I’ve been his fan since then,” stated Navdeep, during a recent episode of Unplugged.
It is unclear which double ton was being referred by Navdeep. The current Test and ODI skipper of the Indian team has three to his name – one against Australia in 2013 and the other two against Sri Lanka in 2014 and 2017, respectively.
Rohit recently led India to a historic T20 World Cup 2024 title triumph, emerging as the second-leading run-getter at the event with 257 in eight innings. Notably, Rohit had also won the inaugural edition of the marquee event, although as a player.
A lot on Rohit’s plate in the coming few months
After calling it a day from T20Is, Rohit will have all of his focus directed towards ODIs and Tests. He has taken some time off, skipping the ongoing edition of the Duleep Trophy in a bid to take some rest before a long home season ahead. Rohit will be back in action come the Test series against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on September 19.
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The two-match series against Bangladesh will be followed by three home Tests against New Zealand in October. Later, India will travel to Australia for the all-important fove-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Rohit’s eyes will also be focused on the Champions Trophy next year in Pakistan, with another chance tp clinch an ICC trophy.