In the T20 World Cup, India emerged victorious under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. As captain, Rohit became only the third Indian player to win a World Cup title, following in the footsteps of Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. On top of his impressive performance as captain, Rohit also had a standout tournament with the bat, scoring 257 runs in just eight matches.
While Virat Kohli was named ‘Player of the Match’ in the final game, Jasprit Bumrah was awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’ for his outstanding performance throughout the tournament. However, it was Rohit’s exceptional leadership that truly shone through as Gavaskar praised his ability to stay calm and composed under pressure.
Rohit’s positive body language and unwavering demeanor were commendable, earning him high praise from Gavaskar. During a celebration event at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Rohit expressed his gratitude to the fans and dedicated the victory to the entire nation. He acknowledged the support of the fans and thanked them for waiting 11 years for this moment. Rohit also praised Mumbai for their enthusiastic reception and shared his happiness and relief at winning the tournament.