NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has voiced strong criticism against IPL broadcasters for what he described as a breach of cricketers’ privacy. The backlash comes after a video surfaced showing Sharma in conversation with Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, discussing his future at Mumbai Indians.

In a statement on Sunday, Sharma expressed dismay over the intrusive nature of cameras recording private interactions during training sessions and match days. Despite his explicit request to Star Sports to refrain from recording his conversations, the footage was broadcasted, prompting Sharma to label it a violation of privacy.

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“The lives of cricketers have become so intrusive that cameras are now recording every step and conversation we are having in privacy with our friends and colleagues, at training or on match days,” Sharma stated.

He raised concerns that such practices, driven by the quest for exclusive content and higher viewership, could undermine trust between fans, players, and the sport itself.

Sharma’s remarks highlight a growing debate over privacy boundaries in sports broadcasting, urging for greater sensitivity and respect towards athletes’ personal space.

The incident has sparked discussions within the cricketing community about the balance between media coverage and privacy rights, emphasizing the need for ethical guidelines in sports journalism.

For now, Sharma’s call for better respect of privacy in sports broadcasting stands as a plea for greater accountability and restraint in capturing and airing personal moments of athletes.