The past month has been relatively quiet for Indian men’s cricket. After the ODI at Lord’s against England, there hasn’t been much activity in Indian cricket. During this time, potential trades in the IPL and coaching changes in international cricket have been the main topics of discussion.
In the meantime, former Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Ashwin himself has aspirations of becoming a coach in the future.
When asked if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could take on coaching responsibilities in the future, he had differing opinions on both. Ashwin believes that Virat Kohli may not be ready for a coaching role immediately. However, he advised Mumbai Indians to integrate Rohit Sharma into a coaching position as soon as he decides to retire from playing.
Mumbai Indians Should Immediately Involve Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is in the twilight of his cricket career. He has already retired from T20 internationals and Test cricket. The possibility of him retiring from ODI cricket in the future cannot be ruled out.
Ashwin believes that a strategic thinker like Rohit Sharma should not completely distance himself from cricket after retirement. He advised Mumbai Indians to utilize Rohit’s experience and cricketing acumen for the team’s benefit.
According to Ashwin, Rohit Sharma has led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles and has also guided India to a World Cup victory. Such a player and his cricketing insight can be extremely valuable for any team.
Benefits for Mumbai Indians from Rohit Sharma’s Experience
Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, Mumbai Indians have won five IPL titles. He has also brought significant success to the Indian team while captaining.
Ashwin believes that if Rohit Sharma does not want to take on the head coach role immediately, he can be given some time off. After that, he could join the team in another important capacity.
Quoting Rahul Dravid as an example, Ashwin mentioned that sometimes taking a short break from cricket can help a player handle their new responsibilities even better.
New Roles in Franchise Cricket May Increase in the Future
Ashwin also shared his views on the future of cricket. He believes that the influence of franchise cricket may increase in the coming times.
In such an environment, the role of head coach will not be the only important one; the demand for roles like mentor, cricket director, and high-performance director may also rise.
For successful cricketers, these roles can provide a great opportunity to pass on their experience to the next generation.
| Role | Main Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Responsible for team strategy and training |
| Mentor | Providing players with experience and guidance |
| Cricket Director | Overseeing cricket-related decisions for the team |
| High Performance Director | Focusing on player performance and development |
A Path for Rohit Sharma’s New Beginning
Rohit Sharma has achieved significant milestones as a batsman and captain throughout his long cricket career. His strategic thinking and ability to make the right decisions under pressure could make him a strong candidate for a coaching or mentoring role in the future.
Ashwin believes that Mumbai Indians should not easily let go of an experienced player like Rohit Sharma after retirement. If Rohit returns to coaching or another role after taking some time off, it could benefit both the franchise and the young players.
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