Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy feels Indian cricket is in “good hands” beneath Rohit Sharma’s management as he bracketed the senior India batter alongside the legendary MS Dhoni of their capacity to get the very best out of their teammates.
A five-time IPL profitable captain, a fit-again Rohit will take cost as full time India white ball captain within the upcoming three ODI and three T20Is collection towards the West Indies starting in Ahmedabad on February 6.
Rohit was made the captain after the BCCI eliminated Virat Kohli because the ODI skipper following his disagreement with the Board.
“Kohli has been exceptional with his performances on the field. I don’t think it will affect the team,” Sammy advised PTI on the sidelines of Legends League Cricket right here.
“Rohit has been an excellent captain (with Mumbai Indians), a good motivational leader. I’ve watched him captaining Mumbai in the IPL. He’s among the captains who have won like MS Dhoni, (Gautam) Gambhir…”
“All these guys can manage to get performances from their teammates. These captains normally get results and win trophies. I’m not worried about Indian cricket. It’s in good hand,” the 38-year-old added.
Sammy recollected how Dhoni completed the sport for Chennai Super Kings with a six-ball 18 not out, smashing three boundaries within the final over towards Delhi Capitals within the semifinal final season.
CSK received their fourth IPL title in 2021 beating Kolkata Knight Riders within the last.
“You see guys like MS… He didn’t do much the entire season but when the team needed him to fire in the playoffs, he was out there in full flow,” Sammy stated.
West Indies can fancy their probabilities towards India==============================
Sammy stated it won’t be a cakewalk for India within the upcoming white-ball collection and the Kieron Pollard-led facet ought to “fancy their chances”.
West Indies had bounced again from a shock 1-2 ODI collection defeat towards Ireland to guide the continued five-match T20I dwelling collection towards England 2-1.
“I consider Pollard will certainly fancy his probabilities (towards India). He has been enjoying in India for therefore lengthy, he is aware of the circumstances effectively.
“At the (ongoing) England series, we have unearthed some new talents. I think West Indies could go out there (India) and do well.”
India struggled of their final ODI collection in South Africa because the KL Rahul-led facet have been routed 0-3 by the Proteas. They had misplaced the previous Test collection 1-2.
Asked whether or not it will be a bonus for the West Indies contemplating India’s wrestle of their final collection, Sammy stated: “India have always been strong at home, they are a force to reckon with because of some really good one-day players.”
Kemar Roach, the X-Factor================
Kemar Roach has been recalled to the West Indies squad for his or her three-match ODI tour of India and Sammy feels the pacer will probably be key to provide breakthroughs with the brand new ball.
The 33-year-old Roach final performed an ODI sport for the West Indies towards India on the Queen’s Park Oval in August 2019.
“We want bowlers who can take wickets in each the ODI and T20 collection. Kemar is a high quality bowler. We all know his data in Test cricket. He will get wickets with the brand new ball.
“When you play towards high quality guys, particularly in India, you want guys to get breakthroughs with the brand new ball. If not, you would discover chasing 300-plus particularly on good Indian wickets.
“So I could understand the selection process behind it,” Sammy stated hailing the Desmon Haynes-led choice committee’s resolution.
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