Robin Uthappa discusses Rohit Sharma’s development as captain, saying, “He has picked up a lot of nuances from MS and made it his own.”

Recently, luminaries Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, and former England captain Eoin Morgan discussed the legacy of Rohit Sharma as the captain of the Mumbai Indians on a television program called “Captain Rohit’s Legacy.” The talk exposed the successful Indian batter’s route to captaincy.

Uthappa praised Sharma’s development as a leader, pointing out that he combined Dhoni’s particular style with his own motivation. Sharma has adopted Dhoni’s subtleties while also embracing his carefree demeanor, displaying a readiness to show emotion while playing, which gives his leadership style a unique edge.

“He has taken a lot of Dhoni’s subtleties and applied them to his own game. He lives a carefree lifestyle, yet he’s not hesitant to express his feelings on the field.

In an episode of JioCinema’s Legends Lounge series, Robin Uthappa said, “It’s specific to Rohit Sharma.

Like Uthappa, Zaheer Khan characterized Sharma as “casual” and “intense,” adding that while Sharma is personable when he is being casual, he is very intense when he is conducting business and getting ready.

He comes off as friendly because of his relaxed demeanor. However, he gets really serious when he’s working and getting ready. That works incredibly well for him. He understands the game’s tactics quite well,” Khan remarked.

Contributing his thoughts to the discussion, Eoin Morgan highlighted Rohit’s aptitude for striking the correct balance among the team and commended his ability to control the game’s pace.

“What sets him apart from others is his genuine passion,” Morgan said. “He turned analysis into a pillar for the group he is in charge of. Regardless of his form, he has consistently established the ideal balance within the team.”

The broadcast mostly focused on the news that the Mumbai Indians, who won five IPL titles with the team under their captaincy, will be replacing Rohit with all-rounder Hardik Pandya for the 2024 season. Pandya is back with the Mumbai Indians after playing for the Gujarat Titans, and he appears to be carving out a role for himself as captain in the next campaign.