IPL 2025: The road to 23 wins: Rohit Sharma reveals Team India’s ICC blueprint
Xtra Time Web Desk: Rohit Sharma reflected on his remarkable tenure as Indian captain, having led the team to back-to-back ICC titles. In their last three ICC limited-overs tournaments, India has lost only once out of 24 matches, with the defeat coming against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final on November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
In 2024, India triumphed in the T20 World Cup held in the West Indies and USA, winning eight consecutive matches. Rohit’s team continued their dominant form in the Champions Trophy, winning all five of their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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With this victory in the Champions Trophy, Rohit became only the second Indian captain to win multiple ICC trophies. He joined MS Dhoni (3), Sourav Ganguly (1), and Kapil Dev (1) in the elite list of Indian captains with ICC trophies.
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Under Rohit, India built a team defined by fearless batting, disciplined bowling, and electric fielding. His trust in younger players and his ability to extract peak performance from seasoned campaigners created a culture of belief and unity.
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Reflecting on this era, Rohit remarked, "These victories are the result of years of hard work, learning from setbacks, and staying true to our style. I’m proud of what we’ve built as a team. It’s never about one individual—it’s always about the group."
As Rohit steps into the twilight of his international career, he leaves behind a blueprint for success—grounded in calm leadership, strategic brilliance, and an unshakeable belief in team-first cricket.
