Recalling his IPL days with the KKR, Suryakumar shared that the current Indian head coach constantly guided him on handling responsibilities both on and off the field. The star batter said that he learned a lot from the former KKR skipper’s sharp tactical mind and leadership insights.
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Suryakumar further explained, “Look, I have learned from my captain only when I have played franchise cricket with Rohit bhai. And before that, I had played with Gauti bhai for 4 years. I have spent a lot of time with them. So, I have learned so many qualities from both of them. How to be aggressive on the ground and, at the same time, how to be humble is also very important.”
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By staying engaged during practice and interactions, he builds trust, preparing players to handle pressure situations confidently. Suryakumar also opened up about the difference between Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma’s approaches as a leader.
The star batter mentioned that Gambhir was an aggressive leader on the field but remained calm otherwise, while Rohit is instinctive on the field and deeply involved in team activities off the field. Suryakumar said that he has learned from Rohit how to connect with players.
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I have seen him off the field when he is in the team room. He is the most involved in team activities. He knows the players. So, I have taken that quality from him.”
Notably, Suryakumar will be next seen in action when Mumbai Indian (MI) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 23 in the IPL 2025.
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