"Maar Khayega...": Harbhajan Singh Tells Difference Between MS Dhoni And Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

India's spin master Harbhajan Singh, popular as Turbanator or Bhajji, recently opened up on difference between MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Harbhajan Singh, who has played under both captains, shared his thoughts on their contrasting leadership styles. Singh said "Dhoni and Rohit are completely different leaders."

Harbhajan SIngh said Dhoni prefers players to learn from their mistakes rather than giving direct instructions. While Rohit loves to speak and discuss things.

"MS Dhoni will never go to a player and ask him what field you want. He will let you learn from your mistakes," Harbhajan recalled.

"I remember a game where I was fielding at short fine leg and MS Dhoni was keeping. Shardul Thakur was bowling and the first ball Kane Williamson hit him down the ground for a boundary. Next ball, same length and Williamson played the same shot."

Harbhajan continued, "I went to MS and asked him to tell Shardul to try and bowl differently. MS said to me 'Paji If I will tell him now, then he will never learn. Let him learn by himself.' His thought process was - maar khayega to khud sikhega (he will learn if he gets hit). Just like a kid grows up."

In contrast, Harbhajan described Rohit Sharma's approach as more hands-on and supportive. "Rohit is very different. He will go and talk to each player," Harbhajan noted. "He is someone who will put his arm around your shoulder and tell you what he expects from you. He will give you that confidence that yes you can do it."

Rohit's extensive experience as a leader is evident in his approach. "He has been leading for 12-13 years with MI and then India," Harbhajan added. "That experience shows. In the last two-three years, the major change that has come is leading in Tests. In shorter formats, you can get away but in tests that is not the case."