Rohit Sharma is a great captain: John Wright

Rohit Sharma

Former India coach and the current coach of Mumbai Indians John Wright has said that Rohit Sharma is a natural captain. Wright seems to be impressed by the way Rohit has led the Mumbai Indians. It is pertinent to add that Mumbai emerged as the champions of last year’s IPL under the dynamic leadership of Rohit.

Wright said: “Rohit is one of those guys who just jump into the role and fit into it like a glove. His tactical decisions have been great, which is very important on the field. But leadership is all about performance, and Rohit has led the team from the front. He has done an outstanding job and I don’t think he should be underestimated. He will always be faced with a challenge. This time, he comes in as the defending captain, which is not easy. But his captaincy adds a lot to this team, and what he has contributed to this team should not be undermined. In some of the big games last season, I don’t think he put a foot wrong. I think he’s one of the most natural captains I have ever met.”

Looking ahead to the tournament, he further added: “There’s an air of expectancy. All the teams have a different make-up this time, and from our point of view, we have a core of players from last year as well as some new additions, which is interesting. Sometimes, combinations are governed by conditions, but that is not the case here. We had a look at the wicket and there was a bit of grass, so it should be a good wicket. Our selection should be very much what we had thought of.”

“We’re pretty well organised. There is an opportunity there. Some of the big players are not a part of the setup now and we have some young Indian players who have a spot to compete for. Some of the guys are new, while some have been with us for two-three years, and now it is their time. I think that’s the greatest thing about the IPL — it creates an opportunity for a virtually unknown player to come in and make a name for themselves. Let’s hope we have the right youngsters who seize that opportunity,” Wright concluded.