IPL broadcaster Star Sports has refuted India captain and Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma’s accusation of "breach of privacy" ahead of their match against Lucknow Super Giants.

In a short clip which went viral on social media, Rohit was seen pleading to a a cameraperson with folded hands not to record his audio: “Bhai audio band karo haan? Ek audio ne mera waat laga diya (Please switch off the audio, one audio had ruined me)”.

Rohit was referring to another audio leak during a match at Eden Gardens where a conversation with KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar led to unnecessary speculation on his future. The video was soon deleted though.

On Sunday, Rohit launched a scathing attack on social media in a post, stating: “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.

“Despite asking Star Sports to not record my conversation, it was and was also then played on air, which is a breach of privacy...”

A day later Star Sports responded to Rohit’s remark.

“A clip involving a senior Indian player and his post on social media have gained prominence since yesterday. The clip, taken during a training session on May 16 at Wankhede stadium, for which Star Sports had authorised access, momentarily showed the senior player in conversation with his friends...

"No audio from this conversation was either recorded or broadcast. The clip, which only showed the senior player requesting for the audio of his conversation to not be recorded, got featured in... live coverage of pre-match preparations and lacked editorial relevance beyond this.

"Star Sports has always adhered to the highest standards of professional conduct while broadcasting cricket all over the world. Respect for players’ privacy while bringing fans, moments of intense action and preparations, sits at the core of this ethos, which the broadcaster remains committed to,” the statement read.