MUMBAI, Aug 20: With the Asia Cup and Men's T20 World Cup coming up in the next few months, India skipper Rohit Sharma reiterated the importance of creating a team environment where the high-pressure of such marquee events wasn't felt within the side.
Since last year's World Cup, when Rohit has been the full-time captain and Rahul Dravid as the head coach, India have won six of their seven bilateral T20I series, barring the one against South Africa, which was shared 2-2 after rain had washed out the decider in Bengaluru in June.
"For me as a captain, it is very important that we create an environment for the players where they don't feel that it's a very high-pressure environment. We try and create (an environment) for the guys to come out in this team and try have fun and enjoy each other's company. Because I strongly feel that it's important not to allow the pressure to creep in too much."
"When you're playing, obviously, there will be pressure because when you are holding the ball in your hand, there is pressure on you as a bowler. When you're batting in the middle, there is pressure, and that is what you have to handle on your own. The captain or coach or anyone, no one can do nothing about it, but yourself. So, I think those aspects — Of course, it is your responsibility, but there are so many other factors that come in to play and I feel I need to take care of it," said Rohit on 'Follow The Blues' show on Star Sports.
Rohit further explained with clarity on how as a captain, he has to build a rapport with every individual in the team and help the players in improving their performances, especially while going through a rough period. IANS
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