Team India has completed the most anticipated Test series against England on home soil. The series started by creating hype even before started. But the series ended in India’s favor. Even after losing the first Test match, the team made an amazing comeback under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. English legend Nassir Hussain praised Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership skills.
Rohit’s Masterclass in the Series Against England:
In a resounding triumph, Rohit Sharma‘s Team India dismantled England’s Bazball approach, solidifying their dominance on home soil. The captain, under scrutiny after criticism from Geoffrey Boycott, staged a remarkable comeback in the final match at Dharamsala. Rohit’s scintillating century not only sealed the series but also refuted claims of being ‘past his prime.’ This stellar performance included two centuries against England, showcasing his enduring batting class.
Amidst the celebratory atmosphere, Rohit Sharma humbly acknowledged the learning curve as a captain during the press conference. Admitting that the England series contributed significantly to his growth, he emphasized the lessons gained in player utilization. The skipper’s strategic prowess was evident as he led India to a series victory, marking a pivotal moment in his captaincy journey. Since taking over the Test captaincy from Virat Kohli in 2022, Rohit’s leadership has evolved, and the England series served as a testament to his adaptability and captaincy acumen.
As the series concluded, Rohit Sharma’s stellar performance not only silenced critics but also added a valuable chapter to his captaincy narrative. The triumph reflected not just individual brilliance but the collective strength and growth of Team India under Rohit’s astute leadership.
Nassir Hussain on Rohit Sharma:
Former England captain Nasser Hussain revisited Rohit Sharma’s key learnings from the recently concluded five-match series, where India clinched a resounding 4-1 victory. He said, “I think sometimes people confuse Rohit as a laidback cricketer who just lets the game drift. There is a lot of skill, thought, and brilliance about his batting. And I thought he had an excellent series as captain. He himself said in the press conference that he has had to learn and adapt his own style of captaincy at times. Earlier on in the series, he didn’t bowl (Ravi) Ashwin with the new ball. And (Ben) Duckett, sitting there and waiting with his nemesis Ashwin, would get to the 60s-70s before Ashwin comes on. But Rohit learnt from something he wasn’t getting right. In cricket, there is a grey area in there, and you do not get things right, sometimes.”
Ex-England captain Hussain shed light on the contrasting captaincy styles of Rohit Sharma and his predecessor, Kohli. Rohit, having taken over Test captaincy, has maintained an unbeaten record, leading India to victory in five consecutive series.
He said, “When you got Bumrah and Siraj, with the new ball burst. The use of Ashwin later in the second innings with the new ball, has been pivotal. So don’t confuse (Rohit with Virat’s captaincy) because he has come off the back of Virat Kohli. In your face, aggressive captain. In the huddle at Lord’s, saying let’s unleash hell on the England batting lineup. Rohit is not quite the same sort of person. He has that fire burning within. And also Rahul as well, we know Rahul Dravid, losing that game in Hyderabad, would have hurt Rahul Dravid. Because they were ahead in that game. And one thing Dravid isn’t is, ruthless, and he would have wanted them to be more ruthless. I think we saw signs of that as the series progressed.”
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