Punjab Kings Star Chooses Rohit Sharma Over MS Dhoni & Virat Kohli as His Favorite IPL Captain
As the countdown to IPL 2025 begins, cricket fans are eagerly awaiting another exciting season. With teams finalizing their strategies, Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh has made headlines by revealing his favorite IPL captain—and surprisingly, it’s not MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli.
Shashank Singh Picks Rohit Sharma as His Ideal IPL Captain
In a recent podcast on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube channel, Shashank Singh was asked to choose between MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma as the best IPL captain. Without hesitation, he picked Rohit Sharma, citing his admiration for the Mumbai Indians skipper’s leadership style.
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This statement comes as a surprise to many, considering that MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are the joint-most successful captains in IPL history, having led their respective teams to five IPL titles each. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, despite his leadership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has a lower win percentage compared to Dhoni and Rohit.
- MS Dhoni’s win percentage as IPL captain: 58.84%
- Rohit Sharma’s win percentage: 55.06%
- Virat Kohli’s win percentage: 48.95%
While many still see MS Dhoni as the GOAT of IPL captaincy, Shashank’s choice of Rohit Sharma highlights the MI captain’s strong influence on the younger generation of cricketers.
Shashank Singh’s Ultimate All-Time IPL XI
Apart from picking his favorite IPL captain, Shashank Singh also revealed his all-time IPL Playing XI, comprising some of the biggest legends in the league’s history. His team includes only two foreign players, yet looks unstoppable on paper.
Shashank Singh’s All-Time IPL XI:
Batting Order:
Openers: Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma
No. 3: Virat Kohli
Middle Order: Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers
Finishers: MS Dhoni (WK), Hardik Pandya
Bowlers:
Spinner: Yuzvendra Chahal
Pacers: Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga, Sandeep Sharma
Key Takeaways from Shashank’s Selection:
- MS Dhoni is in the XI but not as captain.
- Only two foreign players made the cut: AB de Villiers & Lasith Malinga.
- Sandeep Sharma, an underrated pacer, finds a place over many other star bowlers.
This combination of power hitters, smart all-rounders, and world-class bowlers makes for a formidable squad that could dominate any IPL era.
Shashank Singh’s IPL 2025 Contract & Punjab Kings’ Opening Match
Following a breakout season in IPL 2024, Punjab Kings retained Shashank Singh for INR 5.50 crore. His performances were among the few positives in what was otherwise a disappointing campaign for Punjab Kings.
IPL 2025 Kickoff Details:
IPL 2025 Opener: March 22 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Eden Gardens)
Punjab Kings’ First Match: March 25 – Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans (Ahmedabad)
With Shashank Singh in top form, PBKS fans will be hoping for a turnaround season as they chase their first IPL title.
Who Do You Think is the Best IPL Captain?
Now, we turn it over to you! Do you agree with Shashank Singh’s pick of Rohit Sharma as the best IPL captain? Or do you think MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli should hold that honor? Drop your thoughts in the comments below
