India captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja are two of the most senior players in the current Indian team, along with Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma debuted for India in 2007, Virat Kohli debuted in 2008, and Ravindra Jadeja played his first game for India in 2009.
Team India players had their photoshoot in Dubai ahead of the Champions Trophy, which begins on Wednesday in Karachi. On their drive to the studio, Rohit and Jadeja had a pleasant talk inside the car, discussing the amount of ICC events and photoshoots they had participated in.
As previously stated, this squad has a plethora of experience, and Rohit is participating in his 17th media day.
"17 baar bulaya unhone, yeh sab karne (This is my 17th appearance). Nine T20 World Cups, three 50-overs World Cups. That's 12; and two Champions Trophies. That's 14. And two World Test Championships. Make that 17,” Rohit Sharma bragged to Jadeja in the video posted by BCCI.
Rohit Sharma has played in all the T20 World Cups since 2007-2024, before announcing his retirement from the format. In addition, he has played in the 2015, 2019, and 2023 World Cups and the 2013 and 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. He has been part of India’s squad for the WTC finals in 2021 and 2023.
As for Jadeja, the all-rounder isn't too far behind. Barring the 2007, 2012, and 2022 editions of the T20 World Cup, Jadeja has been part of India's highs and lows over the last decade and a half. He has also played in the 2015, 2019, and 2023 World Cup, while was the star for India in the 2013 Champions Trophy and played in the 2017 edition as well.
Later in the video, Ravindra Jadeja is seen in conversation with Shubman Gill, and the senior pro asked the youngster about his media days appearances.
"Me? I played the 2023 World Cup and was part of the 2024 one, and now this is my third. No wait, two WTC finals too. So that's five," he said, before Jadeja reminded him who the bosses are. "I have 15-plus. You know how many Rohit has? He has just 9 T20 World Cups. Virat could have more," he said.
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