Ricky Ponting’s influence on Rohit Sharma began from the time they first played together in the Australian legend’s first season after being bought by the Mumbai Indians.
‘Ricky Ponting was always there for me’: Rohit Sharma
The elegant opener was particularly impressed with his former IPL captain’s man-management skills and the ability to bring out the best in his teammates. Rohit Sharma elaborated on a bonding session under Ponting’s captaincy, where the team was divided into groups of four, and the Mumbai batsman was with the three-time World Cup winner and two young domestic players.
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When Ricky Ponting stepped down as captain, Rohit Sharma took over and has not looked back since. Adding four IPL titles to his first title with Deccan Chargers made him the most successful captain in the league ahead of MS Dhoni.
While there was a lot of talk about who would replace the two-time World Cup-winning captain at the helm with Dinesh Karthik in the running as well, Ponting eventually let Rohit Sharma know that he would be leading the team going forward.
Mumbai Indians are one of the favourites to win IPL 2020 and make it a record-breaking five titles for Rohit Sharma as captain and six titles, overall. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has seen the IPL suspended indefinitely, and it remains to be seen if the glamorous tournament will take place this year at all.
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