In company with MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma too enjoys the distinction of being recognized as a World Cup winning captain. India has won the World T20 two times in the tournament’s history and Rohit Sharma has won it as a player and as a captain. Rohit led Team India to a victory in Barbados against South Africa on June 29, 2024. India went on to win the World Cup undefeated, this is a feat that no other team has ever achieved in the history of the World T20.
India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named skipper of the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024. The team dominated by Indians also features star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, along with all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Rohit had an unforgettable 2024, both as a leader and a batter. The seasoned opener amassed 378 runs in 11 matches at an impressive average of 42.00 and a strike rate of over 160.
Rohit played a pivotal role in India’s win T20 World Cup campaign, with three half-centuries, including a 92 against Australia in the Super Eight stage. His leadership was instrumental in guiding a young Indian side through high-pressure situations, cementing his legacy as one of India’s greatest T20I captains. Pandya reaffirmed his stature as one of the world’s finest all-rounders, playing a significant role in India’s successful campaign. In 17 matches, Pandya scored 352 runs and claimed 16 wickets, finishing as the top-ranked ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder. His standout performance came in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa, where he defended 16 runs in the last over, securing India’s title victory. His best bowling figures of 3/20 in the final underlined his ability to deliver under pressure.
Bumrah made a return to T20I cricket in 2024, leading India’s bowling attack with consistency. He claimed 15 wickets in eight matches at an astonishing average of 8.26, making him a nightmare for opposition batters. His lethal yorkers and control at the death overs played a pivotal role in India’s success, and his performances earned him a nomination for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy as ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year.
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