With MS Dhoni taking a sabbatical from cricket two months, it is now reported that skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri has asked the deputy skipper, Rohit Sharma to be more vocal on the field while guiding youngsters in the team.

While Rohit is Kohli’s deputy in ODIs and T20Is and has led the side in Kohli’s absence, he enjoys a solid captaincy record in T20 cricket, having led Mumbai Indians (MI) to record four Indian Premier League (IPL) titles and two Champions League Twenty20 titles. Additionally, Rohit was the captain when India clinched the Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka last year as well.

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AS per the quotes in IANS, describing the same one of their sources said, “So, when MS was there behind the wicket, it was Kohli and MS who would do the guiding. In Dhoni’s absence, it was felt that it would be great to have Rohit sharing his thoughts with the youngsters and being vocal on the field. The captain and coach trust his instincts and it is great when a senior member walks up to a bowler and suggests ways to trump the opposition batsman.”

A youngster, who has played under Kohli and Rohit, said that like Virat, Rohit also backs his players and does not shy away from sharing ideas which might work in certain situations.

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Talking about the same, one of the youngsters in the team said, “You might feel a lot of things about your own capabilities. But the backing of the seniors is what helps. Be it Kohli bhai or Rohit bhai, they give you the freedom to go and express yourself. They don’t impose themselves on us. Even when Rohit bhai is leading or explaining a situation on the field, he only gives you his suggestions and what he feels could work. After that, it is on you to take the call.”