On Wednesday, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit Sharma would lead India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shah made the announcement at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Khanderi, now named after cricket administrator Niranjan Shah, during an event where he served as the chief guest. In his address, Shah reflected on India’s performance in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final, expressing confidence in Rohit’s leadership for the T20 World Cup.
Despite our loss in the 2023 final in Ahmedabad after 10 consecutive victories, we’ve captured hearts. I assure you that in the 2024 T20 World Cup, slated for Barbados, under Rohit Sharma’s stewardship, we will proudly fly the Indian flag,
Shah proclaimed.
Rohit’s delight was evident as the announcement was met with applause from his teammates. Footage of the moment swiftly spread across social media platforms.
Shah also raised a pertinent question about leadership backup, highlighting,
If Hardik was injured during the 2023 ODI World Cup, who else could we turn to for captaincy?
He emphasized Rohit’s prowess, citing the remarkable turnaround in the third T20I against Afghanistan, where India recovered from 22/4 to 212/4 under Rohit’s guidance.
Acknowledging Rohit’s capabilities, Shah remarked:
He has demonstrated his mettle, as evidenced by our 10 victories in the ODI World Cup. While we fell short in the final, it’s all part of the game. Ultimately, the team that performs better emerges victorious.
