Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy feels Indian cricket is in “good hands” beneath Rohit Sharma’s management as he upstaged the veteran MS Dhoni in addition to the senior India batsman in his potential to get the perfect out of his teammates.
A fit-again Rohit, a five-time IPL successful captain, will take over as full-time India’s white-ball captain within the upcoming three ODIs and three T20I sequence towards West Indies, beginning in Ahmedabad from February 6.
Rohit was made the captain after the BCCI eliminated Virat Kohli because the ODI captain.
“Kohli has been distinctive together with his performances on the sphere. I do not suppose it should have an effect on the crew,” Sammy instructed PTI on the sidelines of Legends League Cricket right here.
“Rohit has been an excellent captain (with Mumbai Indians), a good motivational leader. I have seen him captain Mumbai in IPL. He is one of the winning captains like MS Dhoni, (Gautam) Gambhir…”
“All these guys can manage to get performance from their teammates. These captains usually achieve results and win trophies. I am not worried about Indian cricket. It is in good hands,” stated the 38-year-old.
Sammy recalled how Dhoni completed the sport with an unbeaten six-ball 18 for Chennai Super Kings, hitting three boundaries within the final over towards Delhi Capitals within the semi-finals final season.
CSK gained their fourth IPL title in 2021 by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders within the closing.
“You see guys like MS… He didn’t do much throughout the season, but when the team needed him to get to the playoffs, he was completely out,” Sammy stated. .
West Indies might get an opportunity towards India
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Sammy stated it is not going to be simple for India within the upcoming white-ball sequence and the Kieron Pollard-led facet ought to “find their chances”.
West Indies bounced again from a 1-2 ODI sequence loss towards Ireland to take a 2-1 lead within the ongoing five-match T20I dwelling sequence towards England.
“I consider Pollard will certainly like his possibilities (towards India). He has been enjoying in India for therefore lengthy, he is aware of the circumstances very effectively.
“In the (ongoing) England sequence, now we have unearthed some new expertise. I feel West Indies can go there (India) and do effectively.
India struggled of their final ODI sequence in South Africa because the KL Rahul-led facet have been thrashed 0-3 by the Proteas. They had misplaced the earlier Test sequence 1-2.
Asked if it will be a bonus for West Indies given India’s wrestle of their earlier sequence, Sammy stated: “India have always been strong at home, they are really a force to be reckoned with because of some good ODI players.” Huh.”
Kemar Roach, X-Factor
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Kemar Roach has been recalled to the West Indies squad for India’s three-match ODI tour and Sammy feels the pacer shall be essential to his success with the brand new ball.
The 33-year-old Roach final performed an ODI for West Indies towards India on the Queen’s Park Oval in August 2019.
He stated, ‘We want bowlers who can take wickets in each ODI and T20 sequence. Kemar is a superb bowler. We all know his file in Test cricket. Takes wickets with the brand new ball.
“When you play towards high quality folks, particularly in India, you want folks to succeed with the brand new ball. If not, yow will discover your self chasing over 300 on significantly good Indian wickets.
Sammy praised the choice of the Desman Haynes-led choice committee, saying, “So I could understand the selection process behind it.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
