I don't consider comic series an entry into showbiz: Rohit Sharma

New Delhi Star batsman Rohit Sharma who will be seen in a superhero avatar in the digital comic series Hyper Tygers that was launched on Thursday says he took the leap from the sports world to the creative field as it marries his concerns with his passion However he doesnt feel that it marks his entry into the entertainment industryA photo posted by rohitsharma45 onJun 8 2016 at 1104pm PDTMumbai Indians skipper Rohit shared that he considers the comic series launched in collaboration with Graphic India Britainbased ISM Komix and Cornerstone Sport as a bridge to reach out to his fansHyper Tygers is touted as the worlds first superhero cricket team that plays futuristic Hyper Cricket to save the environment their village and the worldIf you care about your future and the future of your kids then now is the time to take action and go green I have always believed this This opportunity immediately appealed to me It marries my concerns with my passion and the fit was unbeatable Rohit told IANS in an exclusive email interviewI do not view it so much as me entering the entertainment industry at all but more in the light of I can now use this medium to reach out to my fan base and share messaging that I care about with a positive outcome for the planetThe Hyper Tygers ebooks are available on DailyHunt starting Thursday and can be accessed free of charge for the first two weeks after which each chapter will be priced at Rs 10 A new chapter of Hyper Tygers will be released every weekWhat role do you think comics play in sending out a social messageI think that all media has the ability to communicate messages no matter if its TV cinema theatre or books Hyper Tygers as a comic book and an animated series on digital platforms is uniquely positioned in a way that they reach out to an audience of all age groups and the massive world of cricket fansIf we can embed the idea of being champions for the environment in everybodys minds then we can hope to make the world a better place for everyone he saidHyper Tygers is set in a futuristic India in the year 2077 where technology is superadvanced In fact cricket has also been upgraded with a futuristic twist for the seriesThe superheroes play Hyper Cricket which infuses technology to the sport and Rohit feels that by showing a world in which cricket idols are making a difference we hope to create tremendous impact with the comic and show that everyone no matter who they are can make a differenceCalling it a great concoction Rohit says it has been a long time coming adding that the story is at par with any graphic novel on a global levelXan Morgan who was part of Prime Minister David Camerons 2012 trade delegation to India representing the environment and water from Britain is the cocreator of the series Hyper Tygers is also developing original storylines with British charity Elephant Family founded by Mark Shand brother of Camilla the Duchess of CornwallISM Komix and Graphic India will also be planning a worldwide animation digital video and gaming strategy around Hyper TygersThe cricketer feels it is never too young to create an awareness for the preservation of the environment in a childs mind or anybodys mind Today we need this more than we ever didRohit is considered to be a youth icon and he says with the role comes responsibility to inspire peopleI try to do that with my career and I hope to do that with the Hyper Tygers comic and animated series If people look to the example of the Hyper Tygers to try to be the best at cricket while trying to be more environmentally conscious Im confident we can make the world a better place sooner rather than later he said