Ruturaj Gaikwad, a rising cricket star in India, has his sights set on a leadership position that carries the weight of the country’s aspirations. Gaikwad appreciates the priceless lessons he has learned from the famous MS Dhoni as he prepares to skipper the Indian men’s cricket team in their historic debut at the Asian Games.
He is adamant about forging his own special route at the helm, one that supports individualism and unrestricted expression on the field. Gaikwad stressed the disparities in their leadership styles while reflecting on his lessons from the 42-year-old, saying,
“Each person has a different style, but I learned a lot from him (Dhoni). Before India’s first match at the Asian Games in 2023, Gaikwad informed the reporters, “His style is different, his personality is different, and my personality is a little bit different.
Ruturaj Gaikwad on the impact of MS Dhoni on his leadership
Gaikwad’s batting prowess has previously been praised by Dhoni, who is renowned for his keen cricketing insight. He praised Gaikwad’s ability to effortlessly find rhythm and perform well in a variety of batting settings. Gaikwad clarified that he would undoubtedly be inspired by Dhoni’s management of players and situations, but that as captain, he intended to forge his own path. He emphasized his intention to give his team members the ability to fully express themselves so they could flourish on the big platform of the Asian Games.
I’ll try to be myself and not focus on what he typically does. Obviously, certainly, you must point out a few areas that he excels at, including how he manages particular match scenarios and players. Obviously, I learned a few things from him, but I’d like to go my own way in leading. I simply want the gamers to express themselves, giving them as much freedom as I can, he continued.
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