Former head coach Ravi Shastri believes Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s strategic skills place him in the same league as the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni in white ball formats. Rohit, who recently led India to victory in the T20 World Cup, has surpassed Dhoni as the most successful T20I captain with 49 wins in 62 matches, compared to Dhoni’s 41 wins in 72 games.
Shastri praised both captains, stating that they are equal when it comes to tactics in the white-ball game. He commended Rohit for his outstanding performance during the T20 World Cup and highlighted his ability to make crucial decisions at the right moments.
Under Rohit’s captaincy, India won eight out of nine matches in the T20 World Cup. Shastri particularly pointed out Rohit’s calmness, along with his tactical decisions in crucial situations, such as the World Cup final against South Africa.
Shastri also lauded Rohit’s batting, calling him one of the all-time greats in the white-ball format. He highlighted Rohit’s explosive power and ability to play big shots with precision and control.
Rohit, who recently retired from T20Is, has amassed a remarkable record in both ODIs and T20Is, including multiple centuries and a stellar performance in ICC events.
Shastri emphasized Rohit’s unique ability to handle short-pitched deliveries and his explosive batting style, contrasting it with Virat Kohli’s finesse. He praised Rohit’s power-hitting capabilities and versatility against both pace and spin bowling.
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