Rahul Dravid has praised the leadership of Rohit Sharma, calmly, experienced him and someone who has built a strong bond with his teammates.
Speaking with R Ashwin, the former India coach shared how his thinking process often corresponded to the style of Rohit as a captain. Dravid said that Rohit gave the team deep and created a good atmosphere in the dressing room.
“He took care of the team. He was always clear about what he wanted as a captain,” said Dravid. “For me it was always the leader’s team when he managed the players in the middle. You have to help a leader in clarity and understand what is needed.”
Dravid revealed that Rohit’s experience made a big difference.
“He was clear about what he wanted from the team. His experience helped him. I challenged him to certain things and made sure he felt at ease. Once he was at ease, I knew he would perform and let everyone contribute. He was calm and connected to the team.”
The duo enjoyed together, and brought India to the ODI World Cup final of 2023 and later lifted the World Cup 2024 T20. Their partnership became one of the most memorable phases in recent Indian cricket.
After Dravid’s Coaching was finished, Rohit wrote a genuine farewell message.
“I enjoyed our conversations and getting to know him as a person. It was easy to meet and eat him. It was not forced, and that was fun,” Rohit wrote.
Rohit has recently been in the news with speculation around his ODI captain and reports that suggest that Shreyas Iyer could replace him. But Dravid’s words are a memory of the trust and respect that existed between the two during their time.
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