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Ashwin tips Rohit Sharma for Mumbai Indians coaching role
Ravichandran Ashwin has predicted that Rohit Sharma could take up a coaching or mentoring role with Mumbai Indians after retirement. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former India spinner said the IPL…
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Ravichandran Ashwin has predicted that Rohit Sharma could take up a coaching or mentoring role with Mumbai Indians after retirement. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former India spinner said the IPL franchise should 'immediately absorb' the five-time title-winning captain the moment he stops playing. Ashwin added that Rohit, 39, who has already retired from T20Is and Tests, may not want to be head coach immediately due to the labour involved but could return after a break.
Ashwin was less certain about Virat Kohli moving into coaching, saying he expects Kohli to step away from the game first. The former spinner believes franchise cricket will create more specialist positions such as mentor and director of cricket, giving retired stars multiple avenues to stay involved. Ashwin pointed to Rahul Dravid's break before returning to work as a model for Rohit.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy narrative here is that every great player must immediately become a coach. Ashwin himself hedges: Rohit may not want a 'labour-intensive' head coach job. The real test is whether Mumbai Indians, who already have a head coach in Mark Boucher, will create a custom role for him. If they do, it will signal that franchise cricket values ex-captains as much for their aura as their tactics. Watch for an actual job title, not just a YouTube speculation.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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