Rohit Sharma’s supremacy in Indian cricket is well-known to all. Along with being a destructive batter, his leadership skills are an added advantage to the team. Apart from the Indian team, Mumbai Indians won five IPL trophies under him. Young players appreciate his support. Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla shared a memorable incident involving Rohit Sharma, highlighting his leadership qualities.
Piyush Chawla Shared a Special Incident:
Many cricketers have recently praised their time with Rohit Sharma, noting the strong team spirit he fosters. Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla, who played under Rohit during the 2023 IPL season, has also praised him. In the 2023 season, Chawla excelled, taking 22 wickets in 16 matches and finishing as the fourth-highest wicket-taker.
Chawla praised Rohit Sharma’s sharp leadership, recounting a notable incident where Rohit called him at 2:00 a.m. to strategize on how to dismiss David Warner in an IPL game. He said, “I’ve played so much cricket with him that we’ve reached a comfort level. We sit off-the-field as well. Once, at 2:30 in the night, he texted me and asked, “you up?”
Later he added, “He drew a field on paper and discussed with me about potentially dismissing Warner. Even at that time, he was thinking about how he could get the best out of me.”
Hailing Rohit Sharma as a Leader:
After Ricky Ponting stepped down from MI’s captaincy in 2013, Rohit Sharma was appointed as the captain of the franchise. After that, MI never really looked back. While leading the side right from the front, Rohit won five IPL trophies for the team. Under his leadership, MI touched new heights and became a formidable force in the tournament.
Just not with the MI, Rohit Sharma took the captaincy responsibility of Indian team in 2021. He led the team in the Asia Cup 2023 and had an amazing campaign in the ODI World Cup 2023. Under his captaincy, India won the T20 World Cup after 17 years. Chawla stressed that Rohit Sharma excels as a “leader” rather than just a captain.
Chawla said, “There’s a captain, then there’s a leader. He isn’t a captain, he is a leader. Whether it was 2023 ODI WC, or the 2024 T20 WC, the way he batted, he sets the tone in such a way that he made it easy for next batters. He’s a true leader. He gives you a free hand.”
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