Asia Cup 2018: Team-wise captaincy ratings

6. Rohit Sharma | India – 9/10

Rohit Sharma is a great leader and the success in the IPL is the testimony to the same. But he doesn’t have much experience leading the side at the international level. Hence, many were quite sceptical after he was announced the skipper at such a massive stage. Also, he had never led India in any of the major tournaments.

But, the 31-year-old responded beautifully to this big challenge. He led the side from the front with his batting and was extremely calm under pressure. The side did not lose a single game under him in the first round and Super Four stage. Especially, the composure that he showed in the Hong Kong game put up his temperament on display which was a delight to watch.

He was equally good in the final as well after Bangladesh got off to a dream start. With his captaincy, he played a major role in the oppositions’ collapse.

MS Dhoni – 8/10

MS Dhoni led the side in the match against Afghanistan in the absence of both Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. All the players who were warming the bench were given an opportunity in the match and the legendary skipper didn’t back off playing with what was a relatively weak XI. Although the game ended up in a tie, MSD was at his usual best with his captaincy skills.

He also became the first Asian captain to lead his side in 200 ODIs. Afghanistan batted well and kept India under pressure thanks to their inexperienced bowling attack. But Dhoni’s calmness and clever bowling changes never allowed the opposition to run away with the game.