Former Australia captain and legend, Ricky Ponting, has unequivocally endorsed Rohit Sharma as the ideal candidate to captain India in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Ponting, revered for his astute cricketing acumen, affirms that the seasoned batter possesses the ‘laid back attitude’ and temperament to gracefully shoulder the monumental pressure that accompanies the impending tournament.
“He’s very laid back, Rohit. Very laid back with everything he does. You can even see that by the way that he plays. He’s a pretty laconic sort of batsman as well, and that’s the way he is both on and off the field,” Ponting was quoted as saying by India Today.
Ponting critiques Virat Kohli’s clutch performance in comparison with Rohit’s
“Someone like Virat, who is a bit more heart-on-the-sleeve, and probably listens to the fans and plays up with the fans a little bit more, someone with his personality would probably find it a bit harder. But I think Rohit will be fine with it. He’s a terrific bloke and has been a great player for a long time, and he’s done a great job as leader of India,” Ponting concluded.
