Cricket is a game of strategy, and the role of a captain in guiding the team towards victory cannot be underestimated. India has seen several great captains over the years, and Rohit Sharma has proven to be one of them. Sharma, also known as the ‘Hitman’ of Indian cricket, has been a successful captain in all formats of the game.
What makes Rohit Sharma a great captain?
It’s his calm nature, his approachable state, and the consistency he maintains in everything he does. He is also known to be a bowler’s captain, always backing them and trusting them to deliver their best. Even when things go wrong, he is quick to move on to the next ball and push past the mistakes.
Let’s take a look at Rohit Sharma’s captaincy record in different formats:
- Test Matches : Sharma has captained India in four Test matches, and he has won all four, giving him a 100% win record.
- One Day Internationals (ODIs) : Sharma has led India in 24 ODIs, out of which he has won 19, giving him a win percentage of 79.17. He has the best winning percentage among all Indian captains who have led the team in ten or more ODIs.
- Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) : Sharma has captained India in 51 T20Is, out of which he has won 39, giving him a win percentage of 76.47. He has the best winning percentage among all captains who have led their teams in 20 or more T20Is.
- Indian Premier League (IPL) : Sharma is one of the most successful captains in the history of the IPL, having led Mumbai Indians to five titles. He has captained in 143 matches, out of which he has won 79, giving him a win percentage of 55.24.
Rohit Sharma is only second to MS Dhoni in the captains’ chart of win percentage in the IPL. He is also set to overtake Dhoni in the number of IPL matches as captain.
Apart from his captaincy record, Sharma has also been a consistent performer with the bat while leading the team.
Here is a breakdown of Rohit Sharma batting record as captain:
- Test Matches : Sharma has scored 273 runs in six innings as Test captain, with an average of 45.50 and a strike rate of 63.04. He has one century to his name.
- One Day Internationals (ODIs) : Sharma has scored 1120 runs in 24 innings as ODI captain, with an average of 58.94 and a strike rate of 103.13. He has three centuries and seven fifties to his name.
- Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) : Sharma has scored 1527 runs in 51 innings as T20I captain, with an average of 32.48 and a strike rate of 147.39. He has ten fifties and two centuries to his name, making him the only Indian captain to score a T20I century.
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy record speaks for itself. He has led India to several victories in all formats of the game, and his calm and approachable nature has earned him the respect of his team members. With his consistency and leadership skills, he is sure to continue making headlines and leading India to many more victories in the future!
