Even though Indian opener Rohit Sharma was full of talent since the beginning of his international career, the Maharashtra batsman discovered the best way to channelize his ability when he was promoted up the order in the Indian cricket team. In the backdrop of India’s second Champions Trophy title in 2013, Rohit found his form continued to impress in the ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batsman scored two centuries, including 209, only the third double in One Day International cricket. Following the remarkable outing, he didn’t just improve as a batsman but developed some leadership skills within his dynamic personality. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit remains the most successful skipper as he has led Mumbai Indians to the title thrice in the cash-rich league. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Mumbai have lifted the IPL trophy in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
Read MoreShimron Hetmyer's 106 was the high point of their innings and the skipper said he could have gone a bit deeper.
Jadeja returned with 2 for 66 run figures as West Indies put up a rampaging batting show after being sent in by Kohli.
Kohli (140) and Rohit (152 not out) shared a massive 246-run partnership for the second wicket as India mowed down a challenging 323-run target with 7.5 overs to spare.
Making a mockery of what looked like a stiff 323-run target, the home team cantered to the win with 7.5 overs to spare, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Rohit Sharma scored his 20th ODI century off 84 balls in the first ODI against West Indies at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
Chasing 247, Mumbai were placed comfortably at 155 for two when rain halted play. Iyer (55 not out) and Ajinkya Rahane (17) were at the crease with their unbeaten third-wicket stand of 73 runs.
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Mumbai's chief selector and former India pacer Ajit Agarkar confirmed that all the three players will be available to play in the semis.
According to MCA sources, Rohit could also feature in the semi-finals of the tournament, if the team makes it.
The inform cricketer was not selected for the Test squad against England and now a home series against Windies.
Rohit is no stranger to a captaincy role, as he has led Mumbai Indians to three Indian Premier League trophies and now the 2018 Asia Cup.
This is for the second time that Rohit Sharma is in second position, having first reached number two in July this year.
Coach Ravi Shastri has praised Rohit's calm demeanour during their victorious Asia Cup campaign, a trait that he has picked up from his illustrious predecessor.
Rohit made it clear that his philosophy of leadership is to help players shed insecurities while playing for the country.
India beat Bangladesh by three wickets to win their seventh Asia Cup title in a pulsating last-ball finish.
India beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets in an absolute nail-biter as injured Kedhar Jadhav and Kuldeep Yadav scored the winnings runs for the Men in Blue.
Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have provided India solid starts and that is one of the reasons why the side is unbeaten in the tournament.
The 46-year-old, one of India's most successful captains, said "man management" is one of the key qualities a coach should possess.
Lokesh Rahul and Manish Pandey could get a look-in in the middle order while medium pacers Siddharth Kaul and Deepak Chahar could come in to give Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah much-needed rest.
Former Indian cricketers could not be any happier and as always, it's the Master Blaster himself who lead from the front to heave praises on the duo.
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