Overview

• Speaking at JITO Connect 2025, India’s T20I captain shared that his biggest regret is never playing under MS Dhoni for the national team.
• He said he learned from observing Dhoni to stay relaxed in pressure situations and to read the game before making decisions.
• He characterized Virat Kohli as a hard taskmaster who pushes players to their limits and demands the best.
• He praised Rohit Sharma for creating comfort in the dressing room and keeping his door open for teammates at all times.
• He highlighted mentoring Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, with Abhishek crediting the captain’s written assurance of selection for freeing him to score 314 runs and win Player of the Tournament at the Asia Cup.