Rahul Dravid Praises Rohit Sharma's Leadership and Humility

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid commended Rohit Sharma's leadership and humility, citing his record and influence. With notable achievements in white-ball cricket, Rohit has left an indelible mark as both a player and captain. Dravid highlighted the camaraderie and dedication within the team under Sharma's guidance.

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid lauded skipper Rohit Sharma and expressed his privilege in collaborating with the 37-year-old cricketer. Dravid emphasized that Rohit's accomplishments in white-ball cricket reflect his exceptional abilities.

Rohit Sharma has amassed an impressive 14,846 runs, including three double centuries, 33 centuries, and 87 half-centuries in both ODIs and T20Is. He is a two-time ICC T20 World Cup champion and ICC Champions Trophy winner and holds the record for the most sixes in T20I cricket.

As T20I skipper, Rohit surpassed Dhoni as the most successful captain with 49 wins from 62 matches. The highlight of his captaincy was leading India to an ICC T20 World Cup victory against South Africa in Barbados, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought. Dravid described Rohit as a 'fantastic leader' who draws people towards him, fostering a cohesive team environment. He also acknowledged other senior players like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravichandran Ashwin, praising their humility and work ethic.

(With inputs from agencies.)