IPL 2023: Mark Boucher on Rohit Sharma – Mumbai Indians’ Head Coach, Mark Boucher spoke to MumbaiIndians.com on his equation with the team captain Rohit Sharma, the pressure of expectations, #OneFamily and the MI Paltan. On Captain Rohit Sharma, Mark Boucher highlights the similarities between them and is looking forward to speak to him in detail. Follow IPL 2023 Auction Live updates with InsideSport.IN.
He said, “Rohit is a fantastic player and leader. I have played against him before. I think we have got 1-2 things in common, he likes conservation so I think that it will be an interesting chat with him as well. I am really looking forward to just sitting down with him and having a chat around many things. There are certain ways that I coach and I think we will have many interesting conversations.”
IPL 2023: Rohit is a fantastic player and leader, look forward to many conversations with him, says Coach Mark Boucher
Mark Boucher on his previous visits to India was thrilled to see MI Paltan, and the #OneFamily ethos, and is looking forward to speaking with Mahela Jayewardene, Global Head of Performance, MI to understand the #OneFamily culture.
“I have seen #OneFamily signs all over and that for me is very interesting as well. I will sit down with Mahela at some stage and he will tell me what it’s all about. But yeah, I have seen it from the outside and looks like it’s quite an exciting little project that was put together. Looking forward to become one of those family members as well.” said Boucher.
Mark Boucher has had a long and illustrious career with the Proteas as a player and coach. Now with his stint at MI, he believes as 5 time champions and one of the most successful sporting franchise in world sports, there are expectations and he is looking forward for the challenge.
IPL 2023: Rohit is a fantastic player and leader, look forward to many conversations with him, says Coach Mark Boucher
He further added, “Yes, there is always expectations. It is one of the best franchises in world sport. And with that comes a lot of responsibility. So, I am a quite a guy who is driven by results, I am very result oriented as well. So, I know that I have got to perform and the players have to perform as well. I am really looking forward to that challenge.”
Mark Boucher looks forward to the season, highlighting the MI Ethos, and ensures fans that the team will play a good brand of cricket. “I think the fans are always important and especially with the IPL, Mumbai Indians fans they’ve been very successful. Hopefully we can bring the trophy but, there’s one thing that we will do, we will have fun and play a good brand of cricket.”, Boucher commented.
Mumbai holds a special place for Boucher, during his U-19 days, Mumbai was the first place that he visited in India and loves the buzz around the city.
“I’ve always really enjoyed Mumbai. It is the first place that I ever went to when I came to India on the Under-19 tour and I was amazed by the buzz and hype around Mumbai and I’m sure when I get back there I’ll feel the same sort of space as well.” said Boucher.
IPL 2023: Rohit is a fantastic player and leader, look forward to many conversations with him, says Coach Mark Boucher
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