As India’s cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma has cemented his place in history by becoming the first-ever skipper to reach the final of all four ICC events. The 32-year-old Indian cricket star made this achievement on March 4th, guiding his team to the final of the World Test Championship in June 2023, the ODI World Cup in November 2023, the T20 World Cup in June 2024, and now the ICC Champions Trophy in March 2025. Rohit’s remarkable feat eclipses the achievements of his predecessors, including MS Dhoni, who led India to the T20 World Cup finals in 2007 and 2014, as well as the ODI World Cup final in 2011, and the Champions Trophy final in 2013, but never had the opportunity to play in the World Test Championship final. New Zealand’s Kane Williamson also fell short, leading his team to the final of the 2019 ODI World Cup, the World Test Championship in 2021, and the T20 World Cup in 2021, but New Zealand never qualified for the Champions Trophy final during his captaincy.
Rohit, who took over as India’s full-time white-ball captain in November 2021, has led the team to victory in all four matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 so far, including the opening match against Bangladesh, the second match against Pakistan, and the recent 44-run win over New Zealand. India’s latest success, achieved on March 2, came against the Kiwis, where Virat Kohli’s 84-run knock off 98 balls, along with contributions from Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, helped India chase down Australia’s target of 265 in 48.1 overs, losing six wickets in the process. Kohli’s outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award for his ninth ICC knockout game.
As India prepares to face the winner of the second semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy final on March 9, Rohit will aim to secure his second ICC title. With his impressive track record, he will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with. As he sets his sights on the top prize, fans eagerly await the exciting match, hoping to witness history made once again.
Original Source: https://www.india.com/sports/rohit-sharma-makes-history-becomes-1st-ever-captain-in-the-world-to-lead-india-to-the-final-of-all-major-icc-mens-tournaments-7655621/
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Publish Date: 2025-03-04 23:21:00
