Indian team captain Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful leaders in the country’s cricket history. Under his captaincy, India has performed exceptionally well in recent times, securing two ICC titles within eight months. Last year, India won the T20 World Cup under Rohit’s leadership, and now the team has claimed the Champions Trophy with five consecutive wins.
With this Champions Trophy victory, Rohit joined an elite club alongside former captain MS Dhoni. He became only the second Indian captain to win multiple ICC trophies. Dhoni holds the record for winning the most ICC titles for India, with three major trophies. Rohit has surpassed Sourav Ganguly and Kapil Dev in this regard, as both led India to one ICC title each. Rohit is now the third Indian captain to win the Champions Trophy.
Rohit’s Crucial Knock in the Final
Rohit Sharma has consistently excelled in the ODI format, and he once again proved his worth in the final. Before the Champions Trophy final, Rohit had not played a big knock in the tournament, but he stepped up when it mattered most. He smashed his 58th ODI half-century in just 41 balls, delivering a match-winning performance in the title clash.
Rohit, along with Shubman Gill, laid a strong foundation for India’s victory with a 105-run opening partnership. He played a crucial knock of 76 runs off 83 balls, hitting seven fours and three sixes before getting out.
Rohit’s Impressive Captaincy Record
Rohit’s captaincy record is not just outstanding in the IPL but also at the international level. He has led India in 142 matches, winning 105 and losing only 33. His win percentage as captain stands at an impressive 73.94%, the highest among all international captains.
Following Rohit is former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who led his team in 324 matches, winning 220 and losing 77, with a win percentage of 67.90%.
Best Win Percentages in International Cricket as Captain
| Captain | Matches | Wins | Losses | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 142 | 105 | 33 | 73.94% |
| Ricky Ponting | 324 | 220 | 77 | 67.90% |
| Steve Waugh | 163 | 108 | 44 | 66.25% |
| Hansie Cronje | 191 | 126 | 46 | 65.96% |
| Virat Kohli | 213 | 137 | 60 | 64.00% |
| Clive Lloyd | 158 | 100 | 30 | 63.00% |
Rohit-Gill Partnership Plays a Key Role
The opening partnership of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill was instrumental in India’s Champions Trophy triumph. Rohit’s attacking intent showed his dominance over bowlers without overthinking the conditions, while Gill displayed patience and waited for the right moments to attack.
Their combination resembled some of the greatest opening partnerships in cricket history, where one batter plays aggressively while the other maintains composure and stability.