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14. My Idol – Rohit Sharma
               Siddhesh Gaurav Mahimkar (8C)
                       Everyone has a person they admire—someone who                     and determined. His story motivates me to work hard in my
               inspires them to become better. For me, that person is Rohit              studies, sports, and everything I do.
               Sharma, a cricketer who has inspired millions, including me.                     As a cricketer, Rohit Sharma is known as the “Hitman of
               Known for his calm attitude, elegant batting, and excellent               Cricket” because of his powerful and effortless batting. He holds
               leadership, he has become one of India’s most admired sports              several remarkable records, including the highest individual
               personalities. I chose him as my idol not only because of his             score in ODI cricket—264 runs off 173 balls. His timing,
               achievements, but also because of the values he represents—               technique, and confidence make him one of the greatest
               discipline, patience, hard work, and humility.                            batsmen in the world. Whenever he plays his famous pull shot
                                                                                         or hits a towering six, the crowd erupts with excitement.
                                                                                                Apart from being a brilliant player, Rohit Sharma is also a
                                                                                         humble and responsible leader. As a captain, he guided India to
                                                                                         two major trophies—the T20 World Cup 2024 and the
                                                                                         Champions Trophy 2025, both within a short span of time. Even
                                                                                         though India lost the final of the ODI World Cup 2023, he led the
                                                                                         team with dignity and never blamed anyone. He always
                                                                                         encourages his teammates and stands by them in tough
                                                                                         moments. Despite achieving so much, he remains down-to-earth,
                                                                                         polite, and respectful.
                                                                                                Rohit Sharma teaches me that true greatness lies not just
                       Rohit Sharma’s journey to success was not easy. Coming            in talent, but in good behaviour, humility, and a never-give-up
               from a simple background, he worked tirelessly to earn his place          attitude. His discipline as a player and his gentleness as a person
               in the Indian Cricket Team. He faced many challenges, struggled           make him someone I truly look up to.
               with form, and even spent time outside the playing XI. Yet, he                   This is why Rohit Sharma is my idol, my role model, and a
               never gave up. His dedication, patience, and constant effort to           constant source of inspiration.
               improve teach me that success comes to those who stay focused
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