Rahul Dravid Hails Rohit Sharma as Trailblazer Captain
Rahul Dravid lauds Rohit Sharma’s visionary leadership in transforming India’s white-ball cricket.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has delivered a glowing tribute to Rohit Sharma, calling him the leader who “showed the way” in reshaping the team’s approach to limited-overs cricket. Speaking at a Karnataka State Cricket Association event for the book ‘The Rise of the Hitman’, Dravid reflected on their successful partnership, which culminated in India’s triumphant 2024 T20 World Cup win. He emphasized how Rohit’s openness to evolution made coaching seamless and propelled the side forward in a rapidly changing game.
Dravid highlighted Rohit’s willingness to adapt and lead by example, especially as white-ball batting demands shifted toward higher risks, elevated run rates, and bolder tempos. “He showed the way,” Dravid said, noting that Rohit’s readiness to sacrifice personal milestones—like his stellar 2019 World Cup average—for team progress sent a powerful message to the squad. This alignment allowed ideas on improvement to flow naturally, easing the coach’s burden and fostering a culture of collective accountability.
The praise centers on Rohit’s recognition that Indian white-ball cricket lagged behind global trends. Dravid recalled how Rohit took full responsibility to “push the envelope,” embracing necessary changes that redefined India’s aggressive style. His leadership built deep trust, with teammates responding instinctively to his calm authority, as seen in clutch moments during the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados.
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With the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon, Dravid’s comments underscore Rohit’s lasting impact, crediting him for steering India into a dominant, modern avatar in the format. The former coach’s verdict paints Rohit not just as a skipper, but as a catalyst who set new benchmarks, making the team’s journey to glory feel organic and unstoppable.
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