Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has lauded Rohit Sharma’s leadership, highlighting his ability to empower players and recognize their potential. Shami, who has played under Rohit’s captaincy in limited-overs cricket, praised his understanding of each player’s strengths and his ability to utilize them effectively.
“Rohit gives players freedom and knows which player can perform best in a given situation,” Shami said. “He understands that well since he’s played with everyone for so long and knows their abilities.”
Shami’s comments come after Rohit announced his retirement from T20 internationals following India’s World Cup triumph. Rohit expressed pride in his T20 journey, having begun his career in the format and achieving the ultimate goal of lifting the trophy.
Meanwhile, Shami has assured fans that he has fully recovered from his recent knee issues and is preparing for India’s upcoming Test series against Australia. The pacer, who has been managing an ankle injury since last year, confirmed that he is now pain-free and will likely play a few Ranji Trophy matches to regain form ahead of the crucial tour.
Rohit had previously expressed concerns about Shami’s fitness, but the pacer is confident in his preparation and aims to be at his best for the Border-Gavaskar series, which begins on November 22 in Perth.
Shami’s return to full fitness is a significant boost for India, who will be looking to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Australian soil. The pacer’s experience and skill will be crucial in India’s quest to overcome the challenges of playing in unfamiliar conditions.
