Rohit Sharma reveals his favourite sport to watch
XtraTime Web Desk: India opener Rohit Sharma revealed his favourite sport to watch is not the one which he plays. According to the Mumbai batsman he finds watching football ‘more pleasing to eyes’.
The ODI vice captain of Indian team disclosed his passion in a facebook live chat with presenter Joe Morrison on the official handle of La Liga on Saturday.
"I follow football. I watch football more than cricket. When I am home, I do not watch cricket that much. When you are watching football, it is so pleasing to the eyes. It is a very skilful sport that is why I love watching football," said Rohit.
On being asked about which position he would choose to play in football the dashing batsman replied, "If I have to play football, I would probably play in the midfield. I do not want to do much running, so not an attacking midfielder. That position is very skilful as you have to create opportunities to score goals from there."
The 33-year-old Rohit, who is also the La Liga brand ambassador in India, stated how the gen next religiously follows the Spanish Primera liga. He also expressed his hopes of seeing the same sort of intensity in the sport after it resumes.
"We have a lot of football fans in India. People watch La Liga. We have been noticing what La Liga has been doing for Spain; they have created awareness in the country."
According to Rohit, "Whenever La Liga resumes, I hope we get to see the same intensity and atmosphere as well. I am not sure whether people will be there in the stadium, but watching the sport will help."
As the coronavirus outbreak has brought all sports activities to a halt, players are practising social distancing and self-isolation during the pandemic.
