Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has finally revealed the story behind his famous dialogue, “Koi garden mein nahi ghumega.”

During the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam in February 2024, Rohit’s voice was captured on the stump mic while he was talking to his players. He asked them to show more enthusiasm, and this dialogue quickly became associated with the Indian captain.

More than a year has passed since that incident, but Rohit’s dialogue has remained extremely popular. Now, Rohit has finally shared the circumstances surrounding that moment and why he had to encourage his players by saying those words.

Rohit Sharma Revealed Why He Said ‘No One Will Roam in the Garden’

The Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, finally shared the full story behind his famous line, “Koi garden mein nahi ghumega,” while speaking on Jio Hotstar.

Rohit said it was a very important moment in the match, and he wanted every player to give their best on the field.

Rohit Sharma’s Statement on the Incident

Rohit recalled,

“It happened in Vizag. I saw that after the over ended, the players were walking around slowly, as if they were in a garden. No one was running or showing urgency on the field. I was standing at the slip. Spinners were bowling from both ends. The match was at a very important stage. We had to win. I had already told the team in the morning that we needed to work harder, but on the field, they were looking too relaxed.”

India Won the Match by 106 Runs

Rohit also said that at that moment, India badly needed a wicket, and he wanted the players to show more energy.

“I watched for two or three overs and felt this could not continue. You cannot play cricket like this. Everyone was moving around casually. I got irritated and told them not to act like that. At that moment, England’s batters were building a partnership, and I was looking for wickets. In such situations, you need teamwork, but I felt everyone was lost in their world, which I didn’t like.”

India went on to win the match by 106 runs and levelled the five-match Test series 1-1.

Rohit’s Performance in IPL 2025

Rohit Sharma is currently playing for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. On Thursday, against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he scored 26 runs and showed some signs of form. During his innings, the Hitman smashed three sixes.

Mumbai Indians defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 wickets, with 11 balls left.