It goes without saying that MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are perhaps the best leaders ever produced by Indian cricket. The two legendary figures are lauded by many for their tactical brilliance and their selfless attitude. As far as leadership is concerned, both Dhoni and Rohit have all the necessary ingredients needed to achieve supremacy in white-ball cricket. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that under their divine leadership, Indian cricket has conquered new heights and bagged six prestigious ICC titles.

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In a recent interaction with the now-retired veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja was heard speaking at length about Dhoni and Rohit's captaincy traits. The left-arm all-rounder consistently praised the selfless leadership of both MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, highlighting their focus on team success over personal milestones. 

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Ravindra Jadeja🎙️

Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni are real selfless cricketers. They never cared about personal milestones. There's a reason they won trophies as captains, while some haven’t in 18 years of their career. (Laughs)😭😭 pic.twitter.com/R8yvrC3sEk

— Veer (@WorshipRohit) May 28, 2025

Jadeja pointed out that the two captains always put their team's interests first before prioritizing their personal motives. It is due to this very selfless attitude, India has been able to achieve so much in world cricket. Whereas, leaders of similar stature have often struggled to achieve anything monumental, even in a career spanning as long as 18 years. 

Jadeja has played under the leadership of MSD for CSK and knows his personality from the inside out. Dhoni never singled out players for defeats, fostering a collective responsibility within the team. This inclusive leadership style has been a cornerstone of Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) success under Dhoni's captaincy. 

Rohit, on the other hand, often engages in individual discussions with players, clarifying their roles and granting them the freedom to play their natural game. This approach has instilled confidence and clarity among team members. It was thanks to his tactical brilliance that India managed to win two consecutive ICC titles after a drought of nearly 14 years.