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'He was a completely different beast' - Suryakumar Yadav on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's influence

Former India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav discussed the distinct impacts of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on his professional development during an appearance on the 42nd episode of the Dubai Journey series with host Rannvijay Singha. Yadav noted that witnessing Kohli's training regimen firsthand during his 2021 international debut revealed a level of physical dedication that surpassed what he had previously heard from teammates, fundamentally altering his own approach to fitness.

The Mumbai-based batter also credited Rohit Sharma with teaching him crucial leadership skills, particularly the value of understanding teammates and fostering strong interpersonal connections within a squad. Their professional relationship began when Yadav rejoined the Mumbai Indians in 2018 under Rohit's captaincy, a partnership that yielded IPL titles in 2019 and 2020 before continuing at the national level.

Yadav, who recently made a notable catch to dismiss David Miller in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, emphasized how Rohit's calm demeanor and relaxed team atmosphere left a lasting impression on his understanding of captaincy.

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