Rohit Sharma: The Jovial Captain Leading Team India to Victory
Not just his on-field talks caught on the stump mic, but India captain Rohit Sharma is also known for his humorous and witty responses during press conferences. After India’s historic triumph against South Africa in the T20 World Cup title match, a relieved and joyous Rohit addressed a press conference in Barbados with the trophy by his side.
As journalists gathered around, one of them asked Rohit if it was becoming difficult for him to maintain faith in goodness and whether good things happen to good people like himself, the team, or Rahul Dravid.
With a smile, Rohit replied, “Zaroori toh hai, main believe karta hoon ki jo likha hai who hone wala hai. I think ye likha tha. But obviously tumko pata nahi hai match ke pehle ki ye likha hai, yehi toh khel hai, yehi game hai, nahin toh hum log araam se aatey ki chalo likha hua hai, jeetne wale hain sab” (Yes, it’s necessary, I believe that what’s written in destiny will happen, I think this was written, but obviously no one knew it’s written, that’s the game, otherwise we would have come casually and said it’s written, we’ll win everything, but I think everything has to fall in place).
India, led by Rohit Sharma, entered the ninth T20 World Cup as favorites and remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. Rohit set an example with three half-centuries, including a match-winning innings against England in the semi-final. Taking over as captain from Virat Kohli in 2021, Rohit aimed to lead India to a major championship for the first time since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
Despite heartbreak in 2023, losing the World Test final at the Oval and the 50-over World Cup final at home in Ahmedabad to Australia, Rohit’s selfless leadership allowed other batsmen to play freely, providing India with strong firepower at the top of the order.
Following the title triumph, both Rohit and Virat retired from T20 international cricket, marking the end of an era for two of India’s greatest modern-day cricketers.
