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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi praised Rohit Sharma for his outstanding leadership during the T20 World Cup 2024. Afridi highlighted Rohit’s pivotal role in India’s success, noting that he set a remarkable example for the entire team throughout the tournament.
Rohit Sharma played a crucial part in India’s victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, displaying exceptional leadership skills both on and off the field. His strategic decisions, particularly in bowling changes and field placements, were praised for their effectiveness. Rohit’s proactive approach and ability to inspire confidence among his teammates were instrumental in ending India’s 11-year wait for an ICC trophy.
As a batsman, Rohit Sharma was in sublime form throughout the tournament. He led from the front with aggressive batting, finishing as India’s top scorer with 257 runs in 8 matches at a phenomenal strike rate of 156.70. He also recorded three half-centuries, including a crucial innings in the semi-final against England.
Speaking to PTI, Shahid Afridi underscored Rohit Sharma’s aggressive and effective leadership style, emphasizing his pivotal role in guiding India to T20 World Cup glory.
“Look, the role of a leader is always very important. The body language of the leader becomes the body language of the team. The leader has to set an example. Take Rohit Sharma as an example.
“Now, look at his (Rohit’s) game and his style of playing; the lower-order batsmen who come in are all confident because the captain likes to play aggressive and attacking cricket. So, I always believe that the role of the captain is very important.”
“I’m unsure about the PCB chairman’s current plans,” Shahid Afridi remarked when discussing the ongoing captaincy situation within the Pakistan team. Afridi expressed his desire for the Pakistan Cricket Board to implement necessary reforms, acknowledging deficiencies at the grassroots level. He emphasized the importance of addressing these issues to strengthen the foundation of Pakistani cricket.
“I don’t know what the PCB chairman has in mind now and I am also waiting to see what changes will be made but I have always supported the team and will keep doing that. I am also waiting to see what these changes will be.
“A positive decision needs to be made, and the changes shouldn’t just be superficial. The real issue lies at the grassroots level of our cricket. Our product is weak at the grassroots level, and if we invest there, good players will emerge,” he concluded.
