Rohit stature in Mumbai is similar to Dhoni in CSK: Irfan

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New Delhi. Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised Rohit Sharma’s legacy as Mumbai Indians captain and compared it to MS Dhoni’s stature at Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

As Rohit’s captaincy era with Mumbai Indians comes to an end, a new chapter begins. On 15 December, the franchise announced Hardik Pandya as Rohit’s successor.

This change not only marks a change in leadership but also the end of an era where Rohit had taken the team to great heights.

Irfan Pathan, while talking to Star Sports, talked about the stature of Rohit Sharma in Mumbai Indians and the great M.S. Pointed out similarities between.

According to Pathan, Rohit’s impact on the team is similar to Dhoni’s impact on CSK. Both these veterans have led the team to success despite facing many challenges.

Irfan said on Star Sports, “Rohit Sharma has a huge stature in the team. For me, Rohit Sharma’s stature in Mumbai Indians is similar to Dhoni’s stature in CSK. Rohit Sharma built the team with blood and sweat as captain. He has always contributed a lot.

He is an amazing captain. Despite Jofra Archer’s form last year and Jasprit Bumrah not being there, Rohit had a great IPL season as a captain.”

Rohit and Dhoni stood shoulder to shoulder sharing the title of most successful captains in IPL history.

Rohit, who took over the captaincy midway through the 2013 season, led Mumbai Indians to their first championship win against CSK in a thrilling final.

The following years of 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 saw Rohit’s captaincy abilities inspire Mumbai Indians to further victories.

Irfan said, “Now, with Suryakumar Yadav, Bumrah and Rohit who have played leadership roles at the international level, it will be a challenge for Hardik. The result is in MI and Hardik’s management. It will not be easy for Hardik. “

–IANS

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