Former Team India -Opener Virender SEHWAG came to support Rohit Sharma after his removal from ODI Captainincy. Sehwag stated that Rohit deserves recognition as the second best leader of India after Mrs. Dhoni, adding that he has an selfless approach and the ability to prioritize the success of the team.
India’s ODI leadership has switched from Rohit Sharma to Shubman Gill. In particular, Rohit is last broken India in the ICC Champions Trophy, where the team secured the trophy. Shubman Gill will lead the team in the next three-match series against Australia, appointed with Shreyas Iyer as his deputy.
Rohit Sharma becomes the second best captain after Mrs. Dhoni – Virender Sehwag
Speaking with Cricbuzz, Virender Sehwag said that Rohit Sharma is just behind Mrs. Dhoni as a captain. SEHWAG stated that Sharma teammates can make themselves feel safe and supported and ensure that they perform at their best.
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“People underestimate him about his captain, but after these two trophies he might be the second best captain after Mrs. Dhoni. He thinks less about himself, thinks of his team, his teammates and makes them comfortable,” said Sehwag.
“He understands that if a player has insecurity, his performance will not get through, so that is why he does not give anyone uncertainty, everyone in the team,” he added.
Rohit led India to 42 victories in 56 ODIs, the highest for each Indian captain with more than 50 games and second only for Clive Lloyd per win percentage. India reached the 2023 ODI World Cup -Final and took the 2025 Champions Trophy. He also led the national team to the World Cup 2024 T20 last year.
Winning trophies is a kind of drive, and his experience in this issue is quite extensive, – Zaheer Khan
Former Indian Pacer Zaheer Khan stated that Rohit Sharma has a talent for winning trophies. Khan noted that Rohit knows how to communicate and prepares for multinational tournaments or franchise cricket tournaments.
“Winning trophies is a kind of ride, and his experience in this matter is quite extensive, so somewhere that drive is visible in him. When you play multinational tournaments or franchise cricket, you can see what should be done, how to communicate, how to prepare – all these things absolutely these things in his behavior.
Rohit does not lose the dressing room – Murali Karthik
Former Indian spinner and commentator Murali Kartik said that Rohit supports consistent players, celebrates their versions and promotes a positive environment in the dressing room.
“He (Rohit Sharma) does not lose the dressing room … The players are naturally attracted by Rohit Sharma because he talks about giving opportunities, celebrating their efforts in press conferences and post-match, and has lived that faith consistently,” said Kartik.
India will start their White-Ball Tour through Australia with an ODI series of three games, from 19 October. The team then plays five T20is under Suryakumar Yadav. The men in Blue in particular are currently playing in a two-test-home series against the West Indies.
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