#2 Captaincy stint with Mumbai Indians
Rohit was often criticized for throwing his wicket easily in crucial moments. He was highly rated as one of the most talented cricketers around the world, but owing to his inconsistent performance, he could not cement his place in the side.
In IPL 2013, Ricky Ponting was leading the Mumbai Indians side, but after a poor show with the bat, Ponting decided to step down from the side and handed the captaincy to Rohit Sharma. Not only Mumbai performed well under him, but they also won their maiden IPL title in 2013.
Rohit batted with more responsibility and maturity, which was a missing piece in his career. Also, Sunil Gavaskar stated that it leading the IPL outfit has transformed the talented batsman, and made him realize the value of his wicket.
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