Why Rohit Sharma Is The Perfect Captain For India's Cricket Team
Rohit Sharma was recently appointed as the captain of the Indian cricket team, succeeding Virat Kohli as leader and becoming India's 29th test skipper. While Rohit's appointment has been met with both positivity and criticism, it's easy to see that he is the perfect fit for the position, despite being relatively inexperienced in comparison to other candidates such as MS Dhoni, Ajinkya Rahane and Ambati Rayudu. Let's take a look at why Rohit Sharma should be India's captain...
Leading from the front
It may sound obvious, but a captain has to be good enough to hold his place in the side. In recent times, only Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli have been able to do that—Rohit Sharma is nowhere near either of them. What has he done so far? He’s batted at No.3 for most part in ODIs and opened with Shikhar Dhawan in Test matches.
A great eye on strategy
Whether it’s planning a winning run chase or setting up bowling changes in an ODI, every cricketer has to be able to quickly assess a situation and devise an appropriate strategy. Herein lies one of Rohit’s biggest strengths: He is not only very technically sound but also adaptable and unpredictable with his methods. In fact, you can often see his field settings vary from over to over in T20s—and even sometimes from delivery to delivery!
Thinking outside the box
Not only is Rohit an exceptional talent, but he also thinks about cricket in a way that no one else does. He has played some extraordinary innings and his batting strategies have left his opponents baffled time and time again. In fact, there are many parallels between how Rohit plays with bat and ball. Here we will explore both his on-field leadership style as well as try to decipher why he is such a uniquely talented individual.
Unifying a divided team
No Indian cricket team has been as divided, in public perception at least, as MS Dhoni’s side. For years now, fans have complained about players who they believe were beyond their best being persisted with. But if you’re looking for a scapegoat in all of that, look no further than captain Dhoni—or his successor. Rohit Sharma isn’t only one of ODI cricket’s most consistent batsmen but he also led Mumbai Indians to two IPL titles.
