Ravichandran Ashwin ranks Rohit Sharma above Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni in captaincy brilliance

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown light on the different leadership qualities of Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli. Now, his comparisons between these three giants are stirring up quite a buzz across social media platforms.

In international cricket, leadership can make or break a team’s fortunes, and when it comes to captains, Rohit Sharma is making waves with a style that stands apart from his illustrious predecessors Dhoni and Virat Kohli, despite these two being one of the most successful captains the Indian cricket team ever had.

Ravichandran Ashwin weighs in on Rohit Sharma's tactical brilliance compared to MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy is rapidly setting a new benchmark in cricketing history. Known for his sharp cricketing brain and uncanny ability to make game-changing decisions, the Indian opener’s approach is being hailed as a breath of fresh air within Indian cricket.

His tactical prowess is often seen in his precise field placements and strategic bowling changes, reflecting a deep understanding of the game’s nuances. Unlike Dhoni’s calm but sometimes enigmatic strategy or Kohli’s aggressive and confident approach, Rohit’s method is more about preparation and flexibility, according to the senior Indian offspinner.

Rohit Sharma is also known for his calm demeanor under pressure, similar to the legendary Dhoni, but his knack for keeping the team environment upbeat and stress-free has been instrumental in helping young talents flourish and transforming the Indian team into a formidable force.

The Indian off-spinner mentioned that Dhoni provides opportunities and gives players a long run, while Virat Kohli leads from the front and his leadership is very inspirational, but for him, Rohit Sharma is the better captain than the duo thanks to his leadership style and his tactical edge.

Furthermore, Ravichandran Ashwin noted that Rohit Sharma doesn’t just rely on intuition, as he dives deep into analytics, working closely with his coaching staff to precisely plan for each opponent.

If he selects a player in the XI, he backs them 100%: Ravichandran Ashwin on Rohit Sharma

Whether it’s analyzing the weaknesses of a rival batter or crafting strategies to counter a formidable bowler, the Indian skipper’s thorough preparation is his secret weapon, said Ravichandran Ashwin.

Ashwin told senior journalist Vimal Kumar: “2-3 things are nice about Rohit's captaincy. He always keep the environment of the team light. He makes an effort to keep it light. And he stays very balanced and tactically he is strong. Both Dhoni and Virat were also tactically strong but Rohit works more on the tactics.

If there is any big match or series coming up, Rohit sits with the analytics team and coach and prepares for it, like what's the weakness of a particular batsman, what's the plan of a bowler. That's his strength but he always keeps the environment of the team light and backs the players. If he selects a player in the XI, he backs them 100%. I have played most of my career with these three captains.”

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The Indian off-spinner also discussed Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir's passionate approach to leadership. Ravichandran Ashwin signed off by saying, “Gambhir is very intense about his captaincy, which is similar to Rohit but with a higher degree of intensity.”