Several Indian captains have struggled to maintain a winning streak in the IPL, and they have not promised stunning performances in the season. Rather, the likes of Axar Patel, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Hardik Pandya, and Rishabh Pant have struggled as captains in IPL 2026.
"I think we've also seen a lot of Indian captains struggle. You mentioned players like Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant. There have been quite a few Indian captains who haven't quite delivered," Manjrekar said.
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"That said, there is a non-cricketing reason why franchises often prefer Indian captains. An Indian captain becomes the face of the franchise and strengthens the brand," he explained.
"Ultimately, franchises have to decide what is better for the brand and what is better for winning titles. Ideally, the captain should be someone who is genuinely a good leader, regardless of nationality," he said.
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These cricketers often have large star power, which has also contributed to the fan bases of these franchises. This has been noted for players like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rishabh Pant. Franchises have gained large-scale branding due to their poster boys.
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