While no one can delete the cruel memories of November 19, 2023, India lost the ODI World Cup Australia in June last year, resulting in India’s T20 World Cup victory and is now the champion trophy.
He has multiple ICC trophys, Asian Cup champions and record performances and now cements himself as one of India’s greatest cricket leaders.
His ability to deliver in high pressure tournaments, build a fearless team culture and consistently bring India into global events, making his captain the decisive era of Indian cricket.
Rohit Sharma: Captain who sold on the big stage
Ms. Dhoni and Pat Cummins are one of the few captains in the world cricket game with an enviable trophy cabinet, and Rohit Sharma is now joining their ranks. Under his leadership, India won:
In addition to these major champions, Rohit led India to the finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup and the semi-finals of the 2022 T20 World Cup. His leadership ensures that India remains the main force in ICC competitions, always reaching the late stages of global events.
Set the new record as captain
- Since MS Dhoni, most ICC knockout matches have won the Indian captain’s victory.
- In the same cycle, the first Indian captain won both the Asian Cup and the T20 World Cup.
- Most ICC Championships (T20 and ODI World Cup) have won since 2022.
Record-breaking hits and tactical glory
Rohit Sharma is not only a leader. He is also a record-breaking batsman, thriving on the biggest stage. His fearless approach sets the tone for India’s main competition:
- 2019 ODI World Cup – 648 runs, a record five centuries, the highest ever in a single version.
- 2023 ODI World Cup – 597 has a strike rate of more than 125, including 31 six points, which is the most players in any single ODI World Cup.
- T20 World Cup 2024 – Leading from the front, he made a key knock on the knockout stage, guiding India to win the second T20 World Cup.
- 2025 Championship Trophy: Accumulated 76 runs with 7 fours and 3 sixs in 83 balls.
He put on a positive mindset at the top of the order, allowing India’s middle order to play with freedom, making the team more active and dangerous in high pressure chases and totals.
Leaders at important moments
One of Rohit’s biggest strengths is his performance in the knockout round, which is a key factor that separates the great captain from the others. Under his leadership, India has won several senior finals:
- 2018 Asian Cup Final – Beat Bangladesh in the last ball thriller.
- Asian Cup 2023 Finals – Dominate Sri Lanka and bowled them only 50 times.
- T20 World Cup 2024 Final – Historic victory ended India’s 11 years waiting for the ICC trophy.
- 2025 Championship Trophy – The champion who was crowned 12 years later.
