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 MoreRahul Dravid's contract as India's head coach officially ended in World Cup 2023 where India lost to Australia in the final. Even the support staff comprising Vikram Rathore, Paras Mhambrey and T Dilip will continue in their respective roles now.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma last played a T20I game in the T20 World Cup 2022. They were rested from the format in 2023 as the ODI World Cup was in focus. However, there are speculations over their T20I future and many experts have also spoken on it.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) shared the video with a caption insinuating Sharma's dismissal was unfair. Another post featured an image purportedly showing Head dropping the catch, with a caption alleging that the third umpire failed to review it, claiming it was not out.
"If I have to pick any particular reason, I suppose the middle order should have played with a ‘do or die’ mindset. There was no batting to come after Jadeja and he had to bat deep, and batting deep meant he couldn’t take risks of getting out," Wasim Akram said.
Suryakumar Yadav scored 80 runs against Australia in the 1st T20I match and can become the first-ever Indian cricketer to register four consecutive fifties in T20I cricket if he scores 50 runs or more in the second match in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma led India into their fourth ODI World Cup final after registering 10 consecutive wins in a row during the round-robin stage of the tournament. He led by example throughout the event and finished as the second-leading run-getter in the tournament behind Virat Kohli.
With ODI World Cup done and dusted, the focus now shifts to other two formats and the major discussion will be around Rohit Sharma's future in white-ball cricket. Interestingly, it remains to be seen if he will make a comeback in the shortest format with World Cup to be played next year.
The Indian players were inconsolable after a heartbreaking loss to Australia in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final and Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to comfort them in the dressing room. The video shows that all the players and the head coach Rahul Dravid all were dejected.
Rohit Sharma walked off the field pretty quickly after shaking hands with his teammates and opposition. He looked emotional and seemed to have controlled his tears until then before coming out for the presentation later. But with age not on his side, will he step down as India captain?
IND vs AUS: The Indian players including Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Siraj were seen breaking down after Australia edged past India in the final of World Cup 2023. The Aussies lifted their 6th World title, denying India a shot at their third World Cup glory.
"Rohit has been an exceptional leader, always committed to planning and gave personal time and energy to this campaign. Obviously, there is disappointment, but this team has given a lot of joy in the past couple of months," Dravid said.
India's star batter Virat Kohli claims the Player of the Tournament award ahead of Mohammed Shami and Adam Zampa for scoring 765 runs in 11 innings with nine fifty-plus scores at the ICC World Cup 2023.
India famously defended 183 runs against the West Indies in the 1983 World Cup final but no other team registered a win while defending 240 runs of less in the finals of ODI World Cup history.
Rohit Sharma scored quick 47 runs in just 31 balls to give India a sensational start against Australia in the World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium and claimed the record for most sixes against an opponent in ODI history.
Rohit Sharma continued his red-hot form by smashing a quickfire 47 runs off just 31 balls in the final and claimed the record for most runs scored by a captain at the ODI World Cup edition. He broke New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson's record set during the 2019 edition.
Team India were put in to bat first in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia after skipper Rohit Sharma lost the toss. As Rohit and Virat Kohli featured in the final, the duo joined an elite list as the Men in Blue eye their third title.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is always the reason for a dose of laughter in the press room ahead of every match or post it, but things were serious this time before the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final. Rohit didn't like a ringing phone during the presser and was quick to express it.
Team India chased in their first five games and batted first in the next five in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and it seems it will stay that way if they win the toss in the final as well. However, history suggests chasing might not be a bad option against Australia on Sunday, November 19.
India have lost 8 of their 13 ODI World Cup encounters against Australia, including the 2003 final and the 2015 semi-final. But the Men in Blue enter the upcoming game as favourites having won all ten matches in this edition, including a thumping win over Australia in their opening match.
"We have been doing this for the past two and a half years. We gave everyone role clarity. This has helped us a lot. All this has helped us so far and hopefully, we will do well in the final too," Rohit Sharma said during the press conference in Ahmedabad.
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