Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has praised Rohit Sharma’s leadership, saying the India captain played a major role in keeping the team united during some of its toughest phases.

Nayar recalled how Rohit handled difficult situations after painful defeats by taking responsibility on himself instead of putting the blame on individual players. He believes that Rohit’s honest communication, calm nature, and focus on supporting teammates helped create a strong bond inside the dressing room.

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Nayar said one of Rohit’s biggest strengths as captain was his ability to protect his players when the team was under pressure. Instead of allowing criticism to affect the squad, Rohit would step forward and take accountability.

Nayar added that while defeats hurt everyone in the team, Rohit always focused on helping players who were struggling and making sure they felt supported.

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According to Nayar, Rohit’s impact was not limited to his decisions on the field. His communication skills and genuine care for teammates helped him earn the trust of players across the team.

He also recalled the Sydney Test incident when Rohit was not part of the playing XI but still addressed the media and spoke honestly about the situation.

Nayar further explained that players respected Rohit even when he criticised them because they knew it came from a place of support and trust.