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Suniel Shetty: Rohit Sharma's swag mirrors Sir Viv Richards
27 Sep
Summary
- Suniel Shetty followed Rohit Sharma since he was 16.
- Shetty compared Rohit's 'desi swag' to Sir Viv Richards' Caribbean swagger.
- Rohit Sharma recalls Shetty's presence at his U-19 matches.
Actor Suniel Shetty has shared his long-standing passion for cricket and his particular admiration for Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma. Shetty recounted how he would seek out footage of fast bowlers in his youth, as matches were not readily available on television.
He stated that his favorite cricketer has always been Sir Viv Richards, and he began following Rohit Sharma when the cricketer was just 16 years old. Shetty saw a distinct similarity in their swagger, describing Sharma's as a 'desi swag' reminiscent of Richards' Caribbean flair.
Rohit Sharma corroborated this connection, recalling Shetty's presence at his Under-19 matches. Sharma remembered Shetty meeting his mentor, PV Shetty, and being fully engrossed in watching the game and appreciating good shots, even back then.
