NEW DELHI: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma shed light on his leadership approach, highlighting the significance of fostering confidence and trust among players during an event in Mumbai on Friday.
Rohit emphasized the multifaceted nature of his role, encompassing strategic decisions on the field and personal interactions off it, aimed at nurturing a cohesive team environment.
"As a leader, it's crucial to instill confidence in players and make them feel valued regardless of their role in the team," Rohit stated during the Leo1, Mastercard & NSDL event.
"Each player's contribution is essential to the team's success, whether they play ten balls at No. 6 or 7."
The skipper underscored the importance of personal engagement with each player, emphasizing the need for equal treatment and role clarity within the team structure.
"I make it a point to interact with players individually, understand their concerns, and provide reassurance," Rohit explained. "Building trust and confidence is paramount, especially in challenging situations."
Reflecting on his role as an opener, Rohit expressed a penchant for confronting difficult conditions and relished the challenge of overcoming them.
"Confidence stems from rigorous preparation and mastering skills," he remarked. "I thrive on the challenge of starting innings in adverse conditions and rely on extensive training to bolster my self-belief."
1/10:2nd Test: India beat England to level series
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2/10:Jasprit Bumrah
<p>Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took a match haul of nine wickets to lead India's 106-run win over England in the second Test on Monday and level the five-match series. </p>Reuters
3/10:Zak Crawley
<p>Chasing a record 399 for victory, England were bowled for 292 in the second session on day four in Visakhapatnam, despite an attacking start and Zak Crawley's 73. </p>Getty Images
4/10:3 wickets each
<p>Bumrah and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took three each in the final innings and the pace spearhead bowled Tom Hartley to complete the win. </p>IANS
5/10:Shubman Gill
<p>Shubman Gill set up the comeback victory for India with his 104 on day three to set England, who won the opener, a daunting target. </p>IANS
6/10:Bazball
<p>England came out swinging with their "Bazball" brand of cricket, Crawley and company hitting boundaries despite losing wickets. </p>AFP
7/10:Axar Patel
<p>Left-arm spinner Axar Patel broke through when he trapped Rehan Ahmed lbw for 23, after the nightwatchman hit five fours in his 31-ball knock. </p>ANI
8/10:Ravichandran Ashwin
<p>Ollie Pope hammered five boundaries in his brief stay at the wicket, before Ashwin had him caught at slip by captain Rohit Sharma on 23. </p>ANI
9/10:Joe Root
<p>Joe Root fell for 16 while attempting a slog off Ashwin, who remains one away from entering the 500-wicket club. </p>PTI
10/10:Kuldeep Yadav
<p>The chase soon lost steam with two wickets in five balls before lunch, including Crawley out lbw off left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav. </p>PTIShifting focus to the ongoing Test series against England, Rohit acknowledged the team's recent setback in Hyderabad but highlighted their resilience in bouncing back with a convincing win in Vizag.
With the series level at 1-1, Rohit stressed the importance of maintaining momentum and unity as they prepare for the upcoming matches, starting with the third Test in Rajkot on February 15.
(With inputs from ANI)
