Overview

• Rahul Chahar recounted that after an expensive spell in the IPL 2020 qualifier against Delhi, Rohit Sharma took his hand and told him to walk in front and lead the team.
• Chahar described Rohit as calm and observant, saying he reassures players under pressure and tailors his words to what each teammate needs.
• He said captaincy decisions reflect a franchise’s relationship with its players and that professionals should give their best regardless of who leads.
• He noted the context of Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit as Mumbai Indians captain in 2024 after a high-profile trade, a move that drew boos from some fans and preceded a last-place finish.
• Chahar, who won the 2019 and 2020 titles with MI and took 41 wickets in 39 games for the franchise, featured in one match for SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025.