Virender Sehwag, a former Indian cricket star, praised Rohit Sharma for his amazing captaincy in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Thanks to Rohit’s leadership, India won two important ICC titles in just nine months—something no other Indian captain has done before. This makes Rohit the second Indian captain, after MS Dhoni, to win both the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. With these victories, Rohit joins the ranks of the most successful cricket captains in history.
Rohit has transformed Indian cricket by encouraging a bold style of play. His aggressive batting during the early overs of matches inspired his teammates and helped India perform brilliantly in various ICC tournaments. In the Champions Trophy final, he scored an important 76 runs, helping India secure victory over New Zealand.
Sehwag, who was part of the leadership team when MS Dhoni was captain, highlighted Rohit’s strong management skills. He noted how well Rohit communicated with his players, even those who weren’t chosen to play. “We often overlook how good he is as a captain. After winning these two trophies, he has become the second Indian captain to win multiple ICC titles after MS Dhoni. Rohit has done a great job of using his bowlers and managing the team,” Sehwag said, speaking on Cricbuzz.
Rohit has led India to only one loss in their last three ICC events, which was the 2023 World Cup final against Australia. Sehwag also pointed out that Rohit makes sure every player feels secure and valued in the team, which he believes is key to good leadership. “He focuses more on his team rather than himself. He helps players feel comfortable because he knows that insecurity can affect their performance. This is what makes Rohit Sharma a fantastic captain,” Sehwag concluded.