Rohit Sharma is all set to take over as captain from Virat Kohli in limited-overs from January. Though there were a lot of ifs and buts when BCCI termed Rohit as One Day international captain as well, despite Virat not being willing to give up ODI captaincy, things are seeming to get at ease as of now. In a recent interview, India’s new limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma heaped a lot of praises on Virat Kohli on how he led India as a white ball team.
Rohit Sharma said that his predecessor Virat Kohli has put the team in a situation where there is no looking back. Rohit said that Kohli always led from the front every time they stepped onto the park and he is looking forward to playing with the 33-year-old in the future.
“He has put the team in a situation where there is no looking back. Those five years that he led the team, he led from the front every time we stepped onto the park. There was clear grit and determination to win every game. That was the message to the entire squad,” Rohit said in a video uploaded on the official website of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
“We had a great time playing under him. I have played a lot of cricket with him and enjoyed each and every moment and I will still continue to do that. We need to keep getting better as a team and as individuals and that will be the focus for not just me but for the entire squad moving forward,” said Rohit.
Rohit’s first assignment as a full white ball 50 overs captain will be in South Africa shores will Team India will face Proteas for 3 One Day match series. With 2 Asia Cups, One T20 World Cup, and One One Day World Cup coming in the next two years, there is a lot to prove for Rohit as a white ball captain.
