XtraTime Web Desk: Former India cricketer VVS Laxman on Thursday revealed the success behind Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in Indian Premier League (IPL). Rohit is the most successful captain in the history of the cash rich league having led Mumbai Indians to four titles in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018.
According to Laxman, the ability of Rohit to remain calm under pressure is the reason behind Rohit Sharma’s success as a captain in the IPL.
“Most importantly Rohit did not show the pressures reflect on his batting even once in tough situation and he has evolved and blossomed with experience. That’s why he’s one of the most successful captains in IPL history,” said Laxman.
During the show Cricket Connected on Star Sports, Laxman also recalled how Rohit evolved both as a batsman and skipper since playing his first IPL with Deccan Chargers.
“He became a leader in the Deccan Chargers team. When he came in the first year, he was a youngster who just played the T20 World Cup, made his international debut for India.”
He added, “I think the way he was batting in the middle order, under pressure because the team didn’t do well in the inaugural IPL edition in 2008 … Rohit was a standout performer for us.”
As far as batting is concerned, the Hitman is the third most successful run getters in the cash rich league. Rohit has scored 4898 runs in 188 matches at an average of 31.60 with a highest score of 109 not out.
“In each and every match, with each and every success, his confidence level was just growing, he was getting into the core group, helping the youngsters, voicing his opinion and those were early signs,” said Laxman.