IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma lashed out at Star Sports for recording his private conversation and playing it on air
Former captain of Mumbai Indians (MI). Rohit Sharma expressed deep displeasure over the breach of privacy of the IPL broadcaster, Star Sports. In his social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Rohit accused Star Sports of recording and broadcasting secret conversations between players during training and match days.
Star Sports is recording private conversations
Rohit’s frustration is caused by Star Sports allegedly recording a a conversation between him and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, which then went viral on social media. This incident follows another incident where Rohit was seen asking the cameraman to turn off the sound while talking to his teammate. Dhawal Kulkarni.
Rohit Sharma gets angry at Star Sports
In his social media post, Rohit highlighted the disruptive nature of the constant filming, saying, “The lives of cricketers have become so complicated that cameras are recording every step and conversation we have in private with our friends and colleagues, during training or on match days.
He added: “Although I asked Star Sports not to record my speech, it was played on air, which violates privacy. The need to get exclusive content and focus only on viewing and sharing will one day break the trust between fans, cricketers and cricketers. Let better sense prevail. “
The lives of cricketers have become so complicated that cameras now record every move and conversation we have in private with our friends and colleagues, in practice or on match days.
Apart from asking Star Sports not to record my interview, it was like that and then…
– Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) May 19, 2024
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Impact on the player-broadcaster relationship
Rohit’s allegations highlight growing concerns among players about their right to privacy within the IPL environment. This incident may affect the relationship between the players and the broadcaster if it is not taken care of.
Meanwhile, Star Sports is yet to issue an official statement regarding Rohit’s allegations. It remains to be seen whether the broadcaster will implement strict guidelines regarding player privacy during matches and training sessions.
