Few things beat cricketers roasting each other off the field. On Sony Entertainment Television’s Family Full House with Rohit Sharma, the tables turned on the host himself, and the answers were funny, warm and full of dressing-room memories.
When Krushna Turned the Tables?
In a recent episode, comedian Krushna Abhishek told Rohit Sharma that after hearing so many questions answered, the guests wanted to know more about him too. What followed was a rapid round of questions on his personal life and fellow cricketers.
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Rohit Sharma The Cricketer Nicknames
| Cricketer | Rohit’s Label | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | Doctor | Rescues the team in the death overs |
| Yuvraj Singh | Headmaster | Scolded youngsters, but with lots of affection |
| Rishabh Pant | Babysitter | Loves playing with teammates’ kids on tours |
The Wedding Gift Line
Asked about his most memorable wedding gift, Rohit gave a witty, heartfelt reply: his father-in-law gifted him his wife’s hand in marriage. Krushna called it the best possible answer.
Rohit then joked that his friends were pretty stingy with gifts, even though cricketers earn well. When Krushna pushed him to name the stingiest cricketer, Rohit grinned and declined to name anyone, keeping the banter going.
Bumrah the Doctor
When asked what Jasprit Bumrah would have been outside cricket, Rohit said a doctor. His reasoning was neat: Bumrah steps in at the end of an innings and saves the team, much like doctors save lives. Rohit even tied it to a cricket saying about doctors rescuing people from death in the “death overs.”
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Yuvraj the Headmaster
The most heartfelt answer was about Yuvraj Singh. Rohit called him a headmaster, recalling that when he joined the team around 2006 or 2007, Yuvraj would scold the young players quite a bit, but also showered them with love.
Rohit added that after his first couple of tours, Yuvraj helped him feel comfortable. Playing alongside big seniors can feel intimidating at first, he explained, and Yuvraj gradually eased that fear. It took time, but it worked. It’s a lovely glimpse of how senior players shape the next generation.
Pant the Babysitter
Rishabh Pant’s label came instantly: babysitter. On long tours lasting two to two-and-a-half months, players’ families and children often traveled with the team. Rohit said Pant would join the kids after practice to play with them. He also revealed that Pant would sometimes eat from the children’s plates, which annoyed them, though it was all in good fun.
Rohit added that the nickname even got famous in Australia, where then-captain Tim Paine called Pant a babysitter.
Conclusion
Between a witty wedding-gift line and affectionate nicknames for his teammates, Rohit Sharma showed a warm, funny side of life beyond the cricket field. Bookmark TechnoSports for more celebrity and cricket updates.
FAQs
Q1. What did Rohit Sharma call Yuvraj Singh on Family Full House?
He called Yuvraj a headmaster, because he scolded young players but also loved them and helped them feel comfortable.
Q2. What did Rohit say Jasprit Bumrah would be if he weren’t a cricketer?
A doctor, since Bumrah rescues the team in the death overs, like a doctor saving lives.
