[Exclusive] Former Indian cricketer Rahul Sharma speaks on what makes MS Dhoni, Adam Gilchrist and Ian Bell great captains

Rahul Sharma

Former Indian spinner Rahul Sharma has had the privilege of playing under some of the most renowned captains in the sport. Recently, Sharma opened up on the captaincy styles that have impressed him.

The Jalandhar-born named two captains under whom he has enjoyed playing the most. He mentioned legendary Indian skipper MS Dhoni under whom he played for the country and in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings. He also picked former Australian batter Adam Gilchrist under whom he played for the Deccan Chargers.

“Every captain’s captaincy is different but I have really enjoyed playing under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Adam Gilchrist,” Sharma said in an exclusive conversation with CricTracker on sidelines of LLC.

Additionally, he also named former England batter Ian Bell as a good skipper under whom he is playing for the Indian Capitals in the ongoing Legends League Cricket. The leg spinner feels all these three individuals give bowlers the freedom to bowl according to their choice.

“Ian Bell’s captaincy in LLC is also similar to his. All three of them believe that the bowler should be allowed to bowl according to his choice. All three of them give the bowlers the freedom to bowl the way they want and this is what I like,” he added.

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Rahul Sharma was bought by India Capitals for INR 31 lakh

Sharma’s international career kicked off in 2011, when he made his ODI debut against the West Indies, claiming three wickets in same match where Virender Sehwag’s record-breaking 219 happened. His T20I debut came in February 2012, against Australia, where he continued to bowl despite injuring his finger. He has donned the Indian Blue in four ODIs and two T20Is and has scalped six and three wickets, respectively.

Meanwhile, in LLC, Sharma was bought by the Capitals in the auction for INR 31 lakh. In the ongoing season, he has featured in four matches, taking five wickets at an average of 21.20. The 37-year-old also played in the 2023 edition of this league and took six wickets in four matches for Bhilwara Kings.

Furthermore, the India Capitals are currently positioned third on the points table with six points, having won two out of their six games. Their next match is scheduled against the defending champions Manipal Tigers scheduled for October 11 in Srinagar.