Rohit Sharma, one of the most successful IPL captains said that a captain is the least important person in the team. He also mentioned that hiding emotions from teammates in the most crucial part.
Natural instinct drives Rohit Sharma, the skipper
Suresh Raina recently compared Rohit Sharma to Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He went on to identify the similarities between the duo and said Rohit Sharma knows how to keep calm in all conditions just like Dhoni. While asked about the same by PTI in an interview, Sharma laughed, “Not showing anger is not a conscious effort.” He added, “That’s a natural instinct that you have and you don’t try and be someone that you are not. Try and be yourself all the time.” “You do get angry, lose temper at times but it’s important not to show it to your teammates. Hiding your emotions is the most crucial part,” explained Rohit Sharma.
While asked about his captaincy in IPL, the Mumbai Indians captain said, “I believe in a theory that when you are captain, you are the least important person. Others become more important in the larger scheme of things. It works differently for different leaders but as far as I am concerned, this theory works for me.”
Nobody can be like MS Dhoni: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma on IPL preparation
India’s limited-overs vice-captain further shared his thoughts about IPL preparation. He said, “Hopefully, the gym will open this week and I can start my indoor (strength training) sessions. Right now, due to Mumbai monsoons, you can’t train outdoor. I am planning to write a letter to MCA (on using indoor facilities).”
Rohit Sharma believes that there is enough time left to prepare for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League and he would like to take things slowly. “We have lot of time in our hands…I will be taking it slow. Luckily, I don’t think there is any rush that I need to show. We have enough time. I will work on getting back to the ground slowly because the temperature in Dubai is 40 degrees. It’s not easy.”
Recalling the extended lockdown period in the wake of the pandemic, Rohit Sharma said, “It’s the longest gap that I have ever had in my career without holding a bat. It will be a bit challenging. Unless I play, I will not know where I am and how I feel but body is completely fine. I feel physically more strong than ever because of the last four months.”
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