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Xtra Time Web Desk: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has showered praise on Rohit Sharma's leadership, which has been instrumental in India’s unbeaten run in the ongoing T20 World Cup. As India gears up to face South Africa in the final in Bridgetown, Barbados, Ganguly has urged the team to play with freedom to end an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy.

Ganguly, who recently became the brand ambassador for Veedol, highlighted Rohit Sharma’s exceptional leadership. “I’m very happy for Rohit Sharma. Life comes full circle. Six months ago, he was not even the captain of Mumbai Indians, and now he’s leading India to a World Cup final, unbeaten,” Ganguly stated. He emphasized the significance of Rohit’s role, noting that his journey to captaincy was not straightforward.

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Reflecting on Rohit’s initial reluctance to captain the Indian team after Virat Kohli stepped down, Ganguly recalled, “It took a lot of pushing from all of us to make him captain. I’m very happy to see the progress of Indian cricket under him.” He pointed out that Rohit’s leadership has already seen two unbeaten runs into World Cup finals, underlining his capability and resilience.

Ganguly also drew comparisons between the challenges of winning an IPL title and a World Cup. “Rohit has the record of winning five IPL titles, which is a huge achievement. Winning an IPL can sometimes be more difficult due to the number of matches you need to win. But the honour of winning a World Cup is unparalleled, and I hope Rohit achieves that tomorrow.”

As India prepares for the final, Ganguly urged the team to play with freedom and expressed his belief in their ability to succeed. “They have been the best side of the competition. I wish them luck and hope they win. A bit of luck is always needed in big tournaments,” he added.

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Since their Champions Trophy victory in 2013, India has made it to the finals of several major tournaments but has fallen short each time. Ganguly, however, remains optimistic, “At least we are getting to the finals. We can only win once we get there. The positive is India is not getting eliminated and they are dominating.”

As the Indian cricket team stands on the brink of another potential triumph, fans and former players alike will be hoping that Rohit Sharma’s leadership can guide them to a long-awaited ICC trophy victory.