‘Jhooth nahi bolunga’: Rohit reveals comfort food he craved during match nights
Former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma shared personal anecdotes about his career, specifically revealing that his mother's homemade banana wafers were his comfort food during the stress of Test matches. He discussed the mental challenges and sleepless nights associated with the sport.
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NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed the unlikely comfort food he would turn to during sleepless nights in the middle of Test matches, recalling how the pressure of his favourite format often left him nervous and craving a late-night snack.Rohit, who played 67 Tests for India between 2013 and 2024, opened up about his midnight cravings on his television show, ‘Family Full House with Rohit Sharma’. He revealed that his mother's homemade banana wafers became his go-to comfort food during those long nights on Test match duty.“Haan, hoti toh hai. Main jhooth nahi bolunga, lekin jab bhi main Test match khelta tha, andar bahut nervousness hoti thi.
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