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Former Pakistan women’s team captain Sana Mir has lauded Rohit Sharma’s captaincy following India’s triumphant campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Rohit Sharma leads India to back-to-back ICC titles with Champions Trophy 2025 win
Rohit’s tenure as India’s white-ball captain has been nothing short of remarkable, and his latest triumph in the Champions Trophy 2025 has further cemented his legacy. Under his leadership, India has now secured back-to-back ICC trophies, with the T20 World Cup 2024 victory followed by the Champions Trophy win in Dubai. This historic achievement makes India only the third team in men’s cricket history, after West Indies and Australia, to claim consecutive ICC titles. While the heartbreak of the ODI World Cup 2023 final loss to Australia remains unforgettable, Rohit’s resilience and tactical brilliance have turned that despair into jubilation, proving his exceptional credentials as a leader.
Pakistan’s Sana Mir praises Rohit Sharma’s captaincy
Speaking on PTV Sports, Mir acknowledged Rohit’s tactical brilliance throughout the tournament, particularly highlighting his strategic bowling changes in the final against New Zealand. She emphasized how Rohit’s decision-making at crucial junctures played a pivotal role in India’s success, reinforcing his stature as one of the finest leaders in white-ball cricket.
Analyzing the final, Mir pointed out how both teams felt the pressure early on, especially in fielding, but India’s overall performance stood out. She particularly praised Rohit for his timely introduction of Varun Chakravarthy in the tournament and his smart use of Kuldeep Yadav in the final.
“So, I had come prepared for a big match, and when you picked New Zealand, I thought of changing my stance, but I stayed with New Zealand overall. I think the main point is that India played really good cricket—there’s no doubt about that. At the start, if you look at the fielding, both teams didn’t quite maintain the expected fielding standards today. There was definitely pressure visible. But talking about Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, no matter how much you praise it, it’s well deserved,” Sana said.
“The way he brought in Varun Chakravarthy in this tournament – he didn’t play the first two matches, then was introduced in the middle. Similarly, today, when he brought in Kuldeep Yadav around the 10th or 11th over – if you look at the previous matches, he was usually introduced around the 25th or 30th over. But that particular wicket of Rachin Ravindra at that moment was a game-changing moment. Rohit’s captaincy was absolutely outstanding today. Again, New Zealand’s batting didn’t quite get the momentum they needed—about 20-25 runs short. They fought really well, though. If they had taken their catches, it could have been a different game,” Sana concluded.
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Rohit’s dominance in ICC events
Rohit Sharma’s record as India’s captain in ICC tournaments is nothing short of extraordinary. Across the last three global events, he has led India to an astonishing 23 victories in 24 matches, with the only blemish being the World Cup 2023 final defeat. His ability to marshal his troops in high-pressure situations and guide India to multiple ICC trophies underscores his leadership prowess. By securing both the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy within a span of eight months, Rohit has ensured that Team India regains its dominance on the global stage. With this latest triumph, he has not only avenged the 2023 heartbreak but has also etched his name among the greatest captains in Indian cricket history.
