Here's why Harbhajan prefers captain Rohit Sharma over MS Dhoni
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed his preference for Rohit Sharma's leadership style over that of MS Dhoni. In a conversation with Sports Yaari, Singh highlighted Sharma's approachability and strong rapport with his teammates as key factors in his endorsement. "I chose Rohit above Dhoni because Rohit is people's captain. He goes up to the people and asks them what they want," said the former Indian spin ace. Here's more.
Harbhajan lauds Rohit's inclusive leadership style
Harbhajan further elaborated on Sharma's inclusive leadership style, stating that he didn't talk to anyone. He wanted to convey his thoughts through his silence. "It was his way of communicating with others," said Harbhajan. This approach has earned Rohit recognition as a players' captain, particularly for the freedom and support he extends to his bowlers.
Bhajji compares Sharma and Dhoni's captaincy records
Singh also drew a comparison between the achievements of Sharma and Dhoni as captains. "The better captain is the one, who makes you fight for victory. For me, what Dhoni has done as captain, Rohit has also done it. He is no lesser than anyone," he stated. This statement comes after Rohit led India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup and recently registered a 2-0 clean sweep over Bangladesh in ODIs.
Harbhajan highlights differences in leadership styles
In a podcast with former India Under-19 batter Taruwar Kohli, Harbhajan further discussed the contrasting leadership styles of Rohit and Dhoni. "Dhoni and Rohit are completely different leaders," he said. "MS Dhoni will never go to a player and will ask him what field you want. He will let you learn from your mistakes." This insight underscores the distinct approaches each player brings to their captaincy roles.
