Leader Online Desk: Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has accused Indian Premier League (IPL) broadcaster Star Sports of breach of privacy. He also said that IPL broadcasters continue to violate the privacy of cricketers to gain popularity on social media. (Rohit Sharma)
What did Rohit Sharma say?
Rohit Sharma has said, “Despite asking Star Sports not to record my conversation, they recorded and broadcast it. This is a violation of privacy. If this continues, one day cricket will lose faith. Work smart. Broaden your understanding.”
The lives of cricketers have become so intrusive that cameras are now recording every step and conversation we are having in privacy with our friends and colleagues, at training or on match days.
Despite asking Star Sports not to record my conversation, it was and was also then…
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) May 19, 2024
Audio clip creates problems: Rohit Sharma
Rohit gave his reaction after a video of him talking to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Abhishek Nair went viral on social media. Apart from this, while recording the conversation with Dhawal Kulkarni a few days ago, Rohit was seen requesting the cameraman to delete the audio. He said, “Brother, turn off the audio. Already one audio has caused problems for me.”
IPL 2024 was tough for Mumbai Indians. The team finished 10th in the points table. Before the start of the season, the Mumbai franchise removed Rohit from the captaincy and made Hardik Pandya the captain. However, Hardik's first season as Mumbai captain did not go well. A mega auction will be held next year. In such a situation, it remains to be seen whether Rohit stays with the Mumbai franchise or another team buys him in the auction.
