Amit Mishra’s Take on Indian Cricket Stars
Veteran Indian spinner Amit Mishra recently made headlines during an interview with Shubhankar Mishra on the latter’s YouTube channel. Mishra didn’t hold back when discussing prominent Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Gautam Gambhir. As well as various controversies that have surfaced over the past year. He pointed out a significant shift in Virat Kohli’s demeanor post his appointment as India’s captain. Additionally, Mishra drew comparisons between Kohli and Rohit Sharma, focusing on their on-field and off-field personas.
KL Rahul’s Future with Lucknow Super Giants
The 41-year-old spinner also shared his views on KL Rahul. Who currently captains the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Discussing Rahul’s tenure as captain. Mishra suggested that LSG might be considering a change in leadership before the IPL 2025 mega auction.
“It does not matter if he is in the Indian team or not. But a person who has the right mentality for T20s should be the captain. Someone who plays for the team should be the captain. I am sure LSG will look for a better captain,” Mishra stated during the interview.
KL Rahul’s Captaincy Record
KL Rahul has been at the helm of LSG since the team’s inception in 2022. Under his leadership, the franchise reached the playoffs in both of its first two seasons, only to be eliminated by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) respectively.
The KL Rahul-Sanjeev Goenka Rift
Amit Mishra also shed light on an internal conflict within LSG that caught the
“He (Goenka) was disappointed. We lost two back-to-back matches very badly. Against KKR, we lost by some 90-100 runs, and against SRH, the match was finished within 10 overs. It felt like we were bowling them during a net practice session. If I am so angry about it, will someone who has put money into the team not feel angry?” Mishra explained.
Media Hype and Reality
While Goenka’s frustration was understandable, Mishra clarified that the media exaggerated the incident. “It was not a huge deal. But I later learned that he said that the bowling was very bad and the team should have shown some fight. It looked like you had completely surrendered. But I feel people and media hyped it a bit,” he added.
Amit Mishra’s candid remarks offer a glimpse into the complex dynamics of Indian cricket, both at the national level and within the IPL franchises. His insights into the personalities and performances of key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul provide valuable perspectives on the current state and future direction of Indian cricket. As fans and analysts continue to dissect these revelations, it’s clear that the cricket world remains as intricate and engaging as ever.
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