Punjab Kings' rising star Shashank Singh has expressed his deep admiration for Rohit Sharma, calling him his dream captain. The young batter hopes to play under the leadership of the Mumbai Indians icon at least once in his career. Despite Rohit stepping down as MI’s skipper last season, Shashank remains eager to experience his captaincy firsthand. Speaking on a YouTube chat with Shubhankar Mishra, Shashank praised Rohit's leadership qualities, highlighting his ability to back his players and provide them with ample opportunities. He noted that the five-time IPL-winning captain has a sharp cricketing brain and a knack for keeping things light on the field with his witty one-liners. Shashank said, "Everyone says that he [Rohit] backs his players to the hilt; gives them plenty of chances. He is a very smart captain. His one-liners (on the field) are also quite funny. If you ask me one captain I would want to play under, it will be Rohit Sharma. He is from Bombay. I have also batted with him once. He was not the captain back then. I want to play under his leadership, that's my wish." Read also: Jitesh Sharma on RCB's Future, Virat Kohli's Captaincy Call Shashank’s Rise and Rohit’s Continued Influence Shashank was one of Punjab Kings' standout performers in IPL 2024. His fearless approach and crucial knocks in pressure situations earned him a retention spot ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. With an aggressive batting style and improving consistency, he has positioned himself as a key figure in PBKS’ lineup. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma remains a pillar of Mumbai Indians despite the captaincy shift to Hardik Pandya. His leadership, even without the title, continues to inspire young cricketers across India. With India’s recent Champions Trophy triumph under Rohit, his influence on the game remains as strong as ever. Shashank and Rohit will enter IPL 2025 with their respective franchises, chasing another shot at the title. While their paths might not cross this season, Shashank’s admiration for Rohit remains unwavering. Whether fate aligns them on the same team or not, one thing is certain—Shashank is eager to learn from one of the game’s finest leaders.