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India's Ex-Player Urges Rohit Sharma To Learn Captaincy From MS Dhoni: 'Needs To Bring That Quality'

Rohit Sharma (R) and MS Dhoni (L) [Source: @RSY_VK_01/X.com]Rohit Sharma (R) and MS Dhoni (L) [Source: @RSY_VK_01/X.com]

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar shared his views on Rohit Sharma’s captaincy during the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru on October 18. Manjrekar suggested that Rohit could take inspiration from MS Dhoni’s leadership style, especially when it comes to making timely bowling changes. Rohit’s decision-making during the match came under fire as New Zealand gained the upper hand.

At the start of the Test, Rohit Sharma opted to bat first on a tricky pitch under overcast skies, which proved to be a poor call. The surface was challenging, and India lost the advantage early. Despite managing some breakthroughs, the Indian bowlers couldn’t stop New Zealand from building solid partnerships. 

Manjrekar highlighted Rohit’s inability to make proactive changes, pointing out that Dhoni was known for his knack of switching bowlers before things went out of control. On social media, Manjrekar remarked:  

“Dhoni had this very unique ability to preempt & make a bowling change before the damage went out of control. Rohit needs to bring that quality into his leadership.”

Rachin Ravindra And Tim Southee Headline New Zealand's Dominance

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee made India’s task even harder with a destructive partnership. Ravindra scored a magnificent 134 off 157 balls, including 13 boundaries and four sixes. Southee contributed with a quick-fire 65, helping New Zealand take a 356-run lead. Their 137-run stand for the eighth wicket put India under immense pressure.

India’s bowlers did try to fight back—Ravindra Jadeja picked up 3/72, Kuldeep Yadav 3/99, and Mohammed Siraj claimed two wickets—but the damage had already been done. New Zealand finished their first innings at 402, leaving India in a tough spot. 

Ravindra’s century, combined with Devon Conway’s 91, left India struggling to stay in the game. Despite taking early wickets, Rohit’s leadership fell short when it mattered most.