Rohit Sharma Or MS Dhoni? Ex-India Stars Differ In ‘Best IPL Skipper’ Choice | Cricket News

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has picked Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma over Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni as the perfect IPL captain due to the variety of trophies the franchise has received within the final 15 years. Mumbai Indians are probably the most profitable IPL aspect with 5 trophies, adopted by Chennai Super Kings, who’ve received 4 titles. “The numbers tell you everything. See, MS Dhoni had the experience of captaining the Indian team and then he became the captain of the Chennai Super Kings. Rohit Sharma’s first captaincy stint was with the Mumbai Indians, and from there, his journey to success began. “So, that is why he deserves extra credit score. Much like Sourav Ganguly, who turned the captain of the Indian staff and tried new and various things. Under his management, India turned the primary one-day staff. That’s why my choose is Rohit Sharma,” Sehwag told Star Sports during a programme to celebrate 15 years of the IPL.

However, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh voted Dhoni as the best skipper of the IPL.

“I’ll give my vote to Dhoni, as a result of from the very first yr, he has performed for a single franchise. He has performed an enormous function in making the franchise profitable. The method he has captained his staff has been extraordinary. Other captains even have finished nicely and have received the match. But I believe, total, my vote will certainly go to Dhoni,” said Harbhajan.

“If you take a look at the trophies — Rohit Sharma has received 5 trophies, whereas MS Dhoni has received 4. I’ve performed for each groups. My coronary heart nonetheless retains beating for Mumbai Indians since I’ve performed there for 10 years however these two years at CSK taught me so much.”

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