ICC tournaments, Virat Kohli has scored over 3000 runs. MS Dhoni has reached 4 finals as captain. Sachin Tendulkar has 7 centuries. Chris Gayle has hit 100 sixes and Sourav Ganguly has scored 2 centuries in knockout matches. But there’s one man who’s done it all—Rohit Sharma. The Hitman’s legacy isn't just written in runs, but in records.
Rohit’s leadership and batting brilliance were on full display during last year’s T20 World Cup, where he led India to a perfect record. Not a single match was lost, with India winning 5 and 1 being washed out. Rohit not only captained the team with grace but also made crucial contributions with the bat. Who can forget his fiery 92 against Australia, where he single-handedly powered India past the defending champions? Or his gritty 57 against England in the semi-final, fighting through difficult conditions to keep India on track?
And if that wasn’t enough, the Hitman repeated his flawless performance at the Champions Trophy. India won every match, yet there was one small twist—Rohit didn’t win a single toss throughout the tournament. His 180 runs from 5 innings might not seem massive on paper, but considering the challenging batting conditions in Dubai, it was an incredible achievement. Rohit’s ‘selfless’ approach was on full display as he maintained a strike rate of 100, ensuring that the team’s needs always came before his personal milestones. His fearless approach also came under scrutiny but the Hitman was unfazed. His match-winning 76 against New Zealand in the final was the perfect cherry on top.
As captain, Rohit has set a staggering benchmark. Under his leadership, India has lost just one of their last 25 ICC matches. That sole defeat came in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, after an impressive 10-match winning streak. Rohit Sharma doesn’t just play cricket—he redefines it.
