Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa believes that the partnership between Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir as coach and captain will be different but equally effective as the iconic Rohit-Dravid combination.
Robin Uthappa heaps of praise for Gautam Gambhir
Uthappa praises Gambhir’s man-management abilities. Despite his fiery reputation on social media, Gambhir is an empathetic and approachable leader. He creates secure environments for players to thrive, ensuring their well-being and providing security for the group. His successful track record with teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) speaks volumes about his leadership.
“He has been an incredible man manager. The narrative that is set about him as a player on social media is one that is quite ‘Gambhir’. But, I think, individually, he is a thorough gentleman. He will be absolutely approachable. He is someone who is always available, he is very empathetic and he is there for his players. He looks after his players really well and he is someone who provides security for the group. We have seen that, not just as a captain, but in his mentorship roles at LSG and KKR. We have seen the results he has produced with both teams,” Uthappa said.
Robin Uthappa draws parallels between Rohit’s partnership with Gambhir and his previous association with Rahul Dravid. Rohit’s heartwarming note for Dravid after the T20 World Cup victory highlighted their close bond. Uthappa expects nothing less from the Rohit-Gambhir duo, emphasizing that their combination will be as effective as Rohit-Dravid.
While Gambhir’s leadership style may differ, Uthappa believes that his passion and intensity will remain intact. Gambhir sets high standards and expects the same from his team. His commitment to excellence will drive the Indian cricket team forward, just as it did during his playing days.
“I don’t think his leadership style will change very much. I just think that his passion and the intensity that he brings to this team will be different. He will expect high standards, and he will maintain a high standard himself as a leader. I think he will be a very fair leader and he is someone who provides security to his group. So, I think Rohit and Gautam will make a different combination than Rohit and Dravid, but I think it will be as effective,” Uthappa said.
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The Rohit-Gambhir partnership promises a fresh approach, combining Gambhir’s man-management finesse with Rohit’s cricketing prowess. As they lead India in the upcoming ODI and T20I series in Sri Lanka, fans can expect a dynamic duo that aims for success on and off the field.
