Rohit Sharma's Childhood Coach Reveals: 'First Saw Him As A Bowler, He Was...'

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-12 11:48:09 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-12 20:27:11

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Cracking open the shell on another biopic sports movie, readers will be intrigued to know that the director of smash hit '83 has confirmed that the film will depict cricketer Rohit Sharma's transition from a bowler to a renowned batsman. Sharma's childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, has revealed that Rohit started as a bowler at the age of 12, but he saw his true talent lying in batting and encouraged him to focus on it.

The film '83' revolves around the historic World Cup victory of the Indian cricket team in 1983, led by Kapil Dev. The film is all set to release in theatres on December 24. Director Kabir Khan recently revealed that the film will also show the struggles of Rohit Sharma, who became a prominent opener in white-ball cricket.

In a recent interview, Lad highlighted that Rohit was a talented bowler, but he saw his capability as a batsman and made him train harder in that area. He further added that Sharma would practice for hours to perfect his batting skills.

Khan also confirmed that Sharma's transition phase from a bowler to a batsman would be showcased in the film. "I had spoken to Rohit Sharma as well as his coach Dinesh Lad. We will be showing how he transitioned from being a bowler to a batsman," said Khan.

'83' stars Ranveer Singh as the captain of India's World Cup-winning team, Kapil Dev. This comes as exciting news for cricket fans and movie-goers alike. With captivating insights into the legendary win of the Indian cricket team and the behind-the-scenes struggles of its future icons, '83' is shaping up to be a must-watch.

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