Virender Sehwag: Rohit Sharma has won the ICC trophy for the second consecutive time under his captaincy. Last year, India won the T20 World Cup 2024 title under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. The glory of Rohit Sharma’s captaincy did not stop here, this year the Indian team under his leadership has also won the title of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Till a few days ago, there were talks of removing Rohit Sharma from Team India, but the ‘Hitman’ has now given a befitting reply to his critics.
He was called the best captain of India
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has praised Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and stressed how great he has been for the Indian team despite being underrated. Rohit Sharma made some bold decisions during the Champions Trophy. The selection of Harshit Rana over Arshdeep Singh surprised many, but the newcomer bowled brilliantly. When Varun Chakraborty was included in the team in place of Harshit Rana, similar discussions took place, but this decision also proved to be right.
Sehwag created a sensation with his statement
Virender Sehwag told Cricbuzz, ‘We underestimate his (Rohit Sharma) captaincy, but after these two (T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025) trophies, he has become the second (Indian) captain after Mahendra Singh Dhoni to win multiple ICC titles. The way the captain (Rohit Sharma) has used his bowlers, the way he has handled the team, the way he has guided the team, and whatever he has explained, he has explained it very clearly. Whether it is playing Harshit Rana in place of Arshdeep Singh or bringing Varun Chakravarthy in place of Harshit Rana. He (Rohit Sharma) has communicated well with his players and that was important. That’s why Rohit Sharma is a better captain.
Rohit Sharma is the most selfless cricketer
In the last few years, Rohit Sharma has proved himself to be one of the most selfless cricketers. Virender Sehwag also emphasized on this. Virender Sehwag praised Rohit Sharma and said that he takes everyone along in the team. Virender Sehwag said, ‘He thinks less about himself and more about his team and his teammates. He makes them feel comfortable. He knows that if a player has a feeling of insecurity, his performance will not be good.’ That’s why he doesn’t let anyone in that team feel insecure. He takes everyone along. This is what a good captain and leader needs and Rohit Sharma is doing this job very well.