Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara Share Humorous Memories and Future Aspirations

A Long-Standing Friendship

Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma have been close friends for many years, having first played together for India during the 2006 Under-19 World Cup. Their bond has grown stronger over time, filled with genuine moments of joy and camaraderie.

A Humorous Press Conference

During a press conference in December, while India was touring Australia, Rohit lightened the mood with a joke about Pujara. He referenced a comment made by Ravichandran Ashwin regarding his retirement from international cricket, clarifying, "Pujara is hiding somewhere in Rajkot, so we don't meet often. Let me assure you, Pujara has not retired. You might get me in trouble for saying that!" His witty remark brought smiles to those present.

Book Launch and Fond Memories

Recently, Rohit attended the launch of 'The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife,' authored by Pujara's spouse, Puja Pabari. At the event, he reminisced about a past incident from their 2012 tour to the West Indies, which was not included in the book.

A Lesson from the Past

Rohit recounted a warning he had given Pujara during that tour, which Pujara unfortunately ignored. This led to a memorable experience that Pujara later regretted not heeding Rohit's advice.

Pujara Shares His Experience

When Rohit prompted Pujara about the West Indies tour, Pujara revealed, "I haven't shared this story in detail. My wife knows about it, but not the specifics. Being a vegetarian, we were searching for food late at night in Trinidad and Tobago. We couldn't find anything, and on our way back, I was mobbed. I can't go into details, but that's what Rohit is referring to."

Rohit's Advice

Rohit added, "The moral of the story is that he can be quite stubborn. We warned him not to go out at night, especially after 9 PM in the West Indies."

Upcoming Matches

Rohit Sharma is set to return to the cricket field on August 17, leading India in a limited-overs series against Bangladesh, which includes three ODIs and three T20Is. Meanwhile, Cheteshwar Pujara, who last played in the World Test Championship final against Australia, is hopeful for a return to the national team and is actively participating in domestic cricket to showcase his skills.