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.
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In World Cup 2019, a lot of responsibility will be on Rohit, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli's shoulder as according to many cricket pundits India are one of the favourites to lift the trophy after 1983 and 2011.
The Indian top-order will need to fire in England for India to score big in batting friendly conditions at the 2019 World Cup.
Rohit posted a couple of photos on his Instagram account with his wife Ritika Sajdeh and baby girl Samaira.
According to Ganguly, the biggest advantage for Kohli will be the support of two very successful leaders -- MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma -- on whom he can fall back on during testing situations.
Yuzvendra Chahal said that the experience of other players in the team has been helpful for the pair.
It was Indian domination as Rohit Sharma claimed ODI cricketer of the year, Pujara claimed Test player of the year whereas Mandhana claimed the International Woman of the year award.
Rohit, who has now become the only player to win five IPL titles (four with MI and one with Deccan Chargers), lauded his entire team after the sensational win.
Mumbai Indians Rohit skipper wanted to give the crucial last over to Hardik Pandya, but went with Lasith Malinga who repaid the favour by leading Mumbai to lift their 4th IPL trophy.
While Dhoni's game awareness is well-documented, Rohit, who has also led the national team as stand-in skipper, has been incredibly successful.
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma recalls his first meeting with Yuvraj Singh in the MI camp and felt that the veteran means attitude, but the latter has a different story to tell.
Rohit Sharma dismissed the idea that IPL has increased the workload on players ahead of the World Cup 2019.
Suryakumar Yadav's 54-ball unbeaten knock of 71 on a sub-standard Chepauk track ensured a smooth passage to the final for the Mumbai Indians as they beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets.
Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 71 powered Mumbai Indians to a 6-wicket win to enter their fifth IPL final, while Chennai get another chance as they face the winner of the Eliminator in the second qualifier.
On a sluggish pitch, which offered considerable turn and odd bounce, Suryakumar batted in a copybook fashion scoring an unbeaten 71 off 54 balls with MI reaching the target in 18.3 overs.
Chennai Super Kings have the home advantage, but records favour Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 1 at Chepauk.
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the first qualifier of IPL 2019 on Tuesday.
Chennai have not defeated Mumbai at home in the last nine years and have lost to the Rohit Sharma-led side on both occasions in IPL 2019.
Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma credited Sunday's easy win to team effort and said it showed his side did not depend on just a few players.
Looking ahead, Rohit said the team's batting order was flexible from positions 3-7 which gives them the option to send big-hitters Hardik and Pollard higher.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed at the fourth spot with 12 points, just below Mumbai Indians who have 14 points from 12 games.
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