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New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised the legacy of Rohit Sharma as a skipper for Mumbai Indians and compared it with M S Dhoni’s stature in Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
As the curtains fell on Rohit’s captaincy era with the Mumbai Indians, a new chapter beckoned. On December 15, the franchise declared Hardik Pandya as Rohit’s successor. This transition marked not only a change in leadership but also the conclusion of an era where Rohit had led the team to unparalleled heights.
Irfan Pathan, in a conversation with Star Sports, drew parallels between Rohit Sharma’s stature in the Mumbai Indians and the legendary M.S. Dhoni’s iconic presence in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
According to Pathan, Rohit’s influence on the team mirrored that of Dhoni’s in CSK, underscoring their roles as architects, who crafted success with blood, sweat, and an unwavering commitment to team meetings
“Rohit Sharma has a huge stature in the team. For me, Rohit Sharma’s stature in Mumbai Indians is similar to that of Dhoni’s stature in CSK. Rohit Sharma has built the team with blood and sweat as captain, he has contributed a lot, always involved in the team meetings,” Irfan said on Star Sports.
“He is an amazing captain, a bowlers’ captain. Last year, despite (Jofra) Archer’s form and (Jasprit) Bumrah not being there, Rohit still had a great IPL season as a captain,” he added.
