'This one quality': India's T20 Capt. Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Key Lesson Learned From Rohit Sharma

Team India will return to action on Friday, this time in blue jersey and in format y have excelled in during 2024. Ahe of India vs. South Africa T20I series, captain Suryakumar Yav shared his experiences leing team and discussed what he has learned from Rohit Sharma , who serves as captain in ODI and Test formats.

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Suryakumar Yav On What He Learnt From Rohit Sharma

Suryakumar Yav, still relatively new to captaincy, expressed how Rohit Sharma has imparted valuable lessons, including how to maintain balance in life.

“I have learnt from him (Rohit) that in life, balance is important, after doing well, even if you lose, your character should t change. This is one quality sportsman should have," Surya ded.

“From a leer, you expect how much time one spends with his guys to build that comfort level. I also try that with my boys. Even when I am t playing, I try to hang out with players, have a meal with m, little things done off field reflect on on-field performance," Indian skipper said.

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Captaincy Methodology

As captain, SKY wants to create an open atmosphere within team, where any member can come forward and express ir ideas. Yav said that this process builds confidence among players and helps him understand ir strengths.

“You have to understand what’s happening around and what’s going on in ir minds. re needs to be a comfort level as y have different s of skill sets. freedom to express mselves is very important and I am trying to give m that.

“Whatever is on ir mind, I listen carefully and I try and spend a lot of time with m to understand, who can deliver for me under pressure and in crunch situations," he concluded.