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Rohit Sharma Reveals the Iconic Match That Inspired His Cricketing Journey
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News18•13-10-2026, 18:01
Rohit Sharma Reveals the Iconic Match That Inspired His Cricketing Journey
- •Rohit Sharma shared that India's 1996 ODI World Cup semifinal loss against Sri Lanka inspired him to take up cricket.
- •The match at Eden Gardens ended in controversy and a default win for Sri Lanka after angry fans threw debris and set fire to seating.
- •Witnessing the dramatic scenes and Vinod Kambli crying at nine years old motivated Rohit to pursue the sport seriously.
- •He grew up raised by his grandfather in Borivali due to his family experiencing financial difficulties during his childhood.
Key Questions Answered
Rohit Sharma was inspired to take up cricket by India's dramatic 1996 ODI World Cup semifinal match against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens.
The match ended in a controversial default win for Sri Lanka after an Indian batting collapse triggered crowd unrest, with spectators throwing debris and setting fire to Eden Gardens seating.
Rohit Sharma was raised by his grandfather because his family was facing financial difficulties during his youth.
