IPL 2022: Rating captains of all teams based on performance so far

With the Mega Auction being conducted just prior to the IPL 2022 season, there was a lot of chopping and changing around, in terms of team composition. More importantly, several franchises had a new leader in charge, as only up to four retentions were allowed per side. A captain certainly plays a huge role in the success of a franchise, and it was imperative for each team to have a proven leader in their ranks.

Rohit Sharma remains the most successful captain in IPL history, winning five IPL titles with Mumbai Indians. MS Dhoni stepped down as the skipper of Chennai Super Kings prior to the season, concluding with four IPL titles to his name. Kolkata Knight Riders acquired the services of Shreyas Iyer in the auction and designated him as their captain. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans, one of the two new franchises, took a gamble by handing the captaincy reigns to Hardik Pandya.

In this article, we will rate the performance of each IPL captain, up till Match 42, Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Kings.

10. Rohit Sharma- Mumbai Indians (4/10)

This is certainly turning out to be a season to forget for Mumbai Indians. Rohit Sharma and Co. have lost all eight of their matches, and are the only side without points on the board. They are mathematically out of the playoff race now, given that several of their star players have misfired this season. It is not often that we see Rohit Sharma ranked as the worst captain in IPL, considering he has claimed five titles, since taking over the reigns in 2013.

Rohit Sharma has failed to fire with the bat as well, scoring just 153 runs at an average of 19.13. The veteran batter has often conceded his wicket cheaply in the powerplay overs, which has cost his side dearly. Although, Mumbai Indians certainly do have a weak bowling attack, yet it seems that Rohit Sharma has failed to maximize the output from his bowlers. The Indian skipper has not effectively used Jasprit Bumrah with the new ball, as Mumbai Indians have failed to pick up early wickets in this competition.