Rohit Sharma’s journey over the past six months has been anything but smooth. A lean patch with the bat even forced him to step away from the playing XI, raising questions about his future. However, true champions rise when it matters most, and Rohit didn’t just find light at the end of the tunnel—he found brilliance, dominance, and redemption.
Heading into the Champions Trophy in Dubai, speculation swirled around his form and rumored differences with coach Gautam Gambhir. Despite the chatter, Rohit remained unwavering in his aggressive approach, determined to give India solid starts. His fearless batting style, though criticized by legends like Sunil Gavaskar, ultimately proved invaluable. While his scores of 41, 20, 15, and 28 before the final didn’t silence critics, his match-winning 76 in the final certainly did.
Rohit’s approach was never about personal milestones but about setting the tone for the team. On slow, testing Dubai pitches, where no team managed to post a 300-plus total, he knew the powerplay was crucial. He played selflessly, taking risks early on, knowing that batting would only get tougher as the innings progressed.
But leading India isn’t just about scoring runs. Rohit’s biggest challenge has been maintaining the hunger and drive within a team that has seen great success. Under his leadership, India has reached four global finals, winning two. He acknowledges that occasional defeats are part of the game but remains steadfast in his belief that India is a “bloody good team.”
His captaincy has transformed India into a force to be reckoned with. Winning two ICC trophies in three tournaments is proof of that. Rohit Sharma isn’t just a great batsman—he’s a bloody good leader.
