India limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his gratitude to the broadcaster on their video on India vs West Indies series. Star Sports took to Twitter and posted a promo video including a rap song on Sharma. The 34-year-old is making a comeback in international cricket after missing the entire tour of South Africa due to injury.
The rap video celebrated the Men In Blue and their skipper and showed how the series is going to be interesting. In reply, the right-hander said he his humbled by the song and he is looking forward to getting back on the field.
"Humbled by the lovely rap @StarSportsIndia. Looking forward to be back on the field and take inspiration from the fans’ continued support as India takes on West Indies #BelieveInBlue #IndvsWI," Sharma tweeted.
Humbled by the lovely rap @StarSportsIndia
Looking forward to be back on the field and take inspiration from the fans’ continued support as India takes on West Indies #BelieveinBlue #IndvsWI https://t.co/Ny3IDg3VwA
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) February 1, 2022
Meanwhile, the Gujarat Cricket Association took to Twitter to announce that the entire series will be played behind closed doors due to the current situation of COVID19.
The series is set to get underway on February 6 in Ahmedabad, followed by matches on February 9 and 11 at the same venue. The T20Is will be played in Kolkata on February 16, 18 and 20. Notably, the first ODI will be India's 1000th ODI.