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R Ashwin says Mumbai Indians should absorb Rohit Sharma as coach
Ravichandran Ashwin has urged Mumbai Indians to immediately bring Rohit Sharma into their coaching setup after the former India captain retires. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said Rohit's tactical mind is…
The Story in Brief
Ravichandran Ashwin has urged Mumbai Indians to immediately bring Rohit Sharma into their coaching setup after the former India captain retires. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said Rohit's tactical mind is too valuable to lose, pointing to his five IPL titles with MI and the 2023 World Cup win for India. Ashwin does not expect Virat Kohli to become a coach soon, predicting he will take a break from the game first. Rohit, 39, has retired from Tests and T20Is but continues to play ODIs, with the 2027 World Cup in his sights.
The Indian Opinion
The assumption that every great player will immediately become a coach is lazy. Ashwin's comments show the opposite: he expects Kohli to step away entirely, and even Rohit may take a break before taking a role. Franchise cricket is creating new positions like mentor and director of cricket, which suit former captains better than the gruelling head coach job. The real test will come when Rohit retires from ODIs. Will MI offer him a formal role? And will Kohli ever return to the game in a non-playing capacity? Those decisions will settle this speculation.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, timesnownews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
