Rohit Sharma’s leadership has taken India to the ICC final for the fourth year in a row, and now the Indian side has a golden chance of winning the Champions Trophy on March 9 in Dubai against New Zealand. Even though Rohit has won just one ICC trophy under his command – the T20 World Cup – he has been denied triumphs in the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup finals as well.
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India’s Steady Performance in ICC Tournaments Under Rohit’s Captaincy
India’s path to the Champions Trophy final is their third straight appearance. They last lifted the trophy in 2013, yet in 2017, Pakistan crushed them in a heart-wrenching defeat. Currently under the captaincy of Rohit, India is ready to win the title 12 years since their previous victory in the Champions Trophy.
Rohit’s Captaincy Record: Taking India to ICC Tournament Victory
Rohit Sharma has led India in a number of ICC tournaments, including two T20 World Cups, one ODI World Cup, one World Test Championship, and one Champions Trophy. India played 30 matches in these five tournaments, winning 26 and losing just 4. But three of those losses were in the knockout stages, including two in the finals. He was only once defeated twice in a single tournament in the 2022 T20 World Cup when India lost to South Africa in the group stages and England in the semifinals.
Rohit Sharma: India’s Second Most Successful ICC Captain
India has played four significant ICC tournaments: the World Test Championship, the ODI World Cup, the T20 World Cup, and the Champions Trophy. Of all Indian captains, MS Dhoni is the best, with a win percentage of 69% and three ICC titles in his career. Rohit Sharma, with a win percentage of 87%, ranks second. Though he has won one ICC title, his performance in ICC tournaments has been fantastic.
Rohit’s Extraordinary Success in ICC ODI Competition
Rohit captained India in 15 out of two ICC ODI tournaments and emerged victorious 14 times with one loss only. That was during the final match of the 2023 ODI World Cup against Australia, which crashed India’s aspirations of clinching the World Cup in India.
India’s Superb ODI Performance with Rohit at the Helm of Command
Rohit Sharma became India’s ODI skipper in 2017 and has captained the side in 55 games. India won 41 and lost just 12, with one no result and one tie. This makes Rohit’s ODI success percentage 75%, which is the highest by any Indian captain with more than 50 ODI matches. Virat Kohli is second with a 68% win percentage, and MS Dhoni is third with a 55% win percentage. Interestingly, Dhoni is the sole Indian captain to guide the team to over 100 ODI wins.
Rohit’s Unblemished Record in the Champions Trophy
India has had an unblemished record under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in the Champions Trophy till date. It’s his first time as a captain for the team during the tournament, and India has won all of their four matches played. India beat Bangladesh and Pakistan by 6 wickets each in their first games. In the third match against New Zealand, Rohit played four spinners, and India won by 44 runs. In the semifinal against Australia, India won by 4 wickets through strong batting. All of these games were staged in Dubai, and the finale will be held there too.
Rohit Sharma: A Record-Breaking Captain with the Bat
Rohit Sharma is not just a successful captain but also a prolific batsman. He is the Indian captain with the most runs in ODI cricket, having scored 2430 runs in 55 matches at an average of 51.70. His score consists of five centuries and 16 half-centuries, one of which was a double century against Sri Lanka. Virat Kohli made 1778 ODI runs and Shubman Gill made 1756 runs under his captaincy.
Will India Win the Champions Trophy After 12 Years?
With the Indian team ready to enter the final of the 2023 Champions Trophy, the question arises: Can Rohit Sharma get India to victory after 12 years? Based on his rich leadership track record and the performance of the team, India is likely to win the trophy once again. The final will be held in Dubai, and it’s all poised to be a nail-biting contest as India looks to return to its Champions Trophy glory.
Conclusion: Rohit Sharma’s Impact on India’s ICC Success
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy has taken India to the threshold of a historic ICC title. Will India be able to replicate their 2013 success and win the Champions Trophy in 2025? Only time will tell. But with his remarkable record and the form of the team, Rohit Sharma’s legacy as one of India’s greatest captains is already well established. Will this be the year India wins the coveted trophy again? Only time will tell.
