Sammy has led West Indies to two T20 World Cup titles.
West Indies' two-time World Cup-winning former captain Daren Sammy pointed out the similarity in MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as a captain in T20 cricket.
Dhoni and Rohit are among the most successful captains in shorter formats. They have led their respective IPL teams to multiple title wins. While Dhoni has the best winning percentage with Chennai Super Kings, Rohit has led Mumbai Indians to the most four IPL wins.
Sammy doesn't think there is a lot of differences in Rohit and Dhoni's captaincy style.
Speaking to India Today, he said, "Well, you're talking about probably one of the greatest captains, if not the greatest captain India has had in MS Dhoni. And if you look at Rohit Sharma and Mumbai Indians and what they have been able to do compared to RCB who are always full of superstars, one thing in common is the ability to lead men and put a team of players together to fight not just for personal accolades but team success becomes more important."
"If you look at how Dhoni motivates his players, how he puts them in situations that he knows they can handle, and Rohit is the same. But also, you need the personnel to back you and believe in the method to success and you also need the skills."
ALSO READ: Irfan Pathan explains the major difference between MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as captains
Daren, who is leading St Lucia Zouks in Caribbean Premier League, said keeping core untouched of both the teams has benefited them a lot.
"These two teams have had those guys and they have had the core, with Dhoni and Suresh Raina, from the first IPL they have been there together and it's a core unit which the built and new guys coming into a culture that is successful, it's easier to adapt to that. And over the years, by them playing together, they gather experience. '
"Last year, Mumbai won the league because of their experience with Lasith Malinga and Pollard and all these guys in the dressing room."
Talking about what makes a team strong, Sammy was clear about picking players with good character and a perfectly created team culture.
"I think I have the experience, leading men. Also, I think the T20, the more you simplify the game and have a method in which you want to go out and win matches. With that, having the belief and backing the personnel you have in the dressing room, for me that has always been my strength, my man-management skills," Sammy said.
"Tactically, I am alright as well. Firstly, I always ask for good characters in the dressing room. That means there wouldn't be much disruption. I am not saying 16 guys in the team over the course of 6 weeks won't have any misunderstanding, but generally, if the team culture and team morale is good and you set the tone early, it gives you a better chance of gelling on the cricket field. Most of the teams I have been successful in, we have been able to do that."
(With India Today Inputs)