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Shattered In 2023, Rohit Sharma Is Making World Cricket Pay With Two ICC Titles In Two Years

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Rohit Sharma has won back to back ICC titles [Source: @Myths2023, @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]Rohit Sharma has won back to back ICC titles [Source: @Myths2023, @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

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A year and a half ago, Rohit Sharma stood on the outfield of Ahmedabad with tears in his eyes as he watched his World Cup dream go up in smoke. India had bulldozed their way to the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, winning every game in style but when it mattered most, Australia snatched it away.

That pictures of Rohit devastated yet dignified, stayed etched in every Indian fan’s mind. The leader who had given it his all but left empty-handed. 

Fast forward to 2025, and the Hitman is lifting another ICC trophy, this time in Dubai. The scars of 2023? Healed. The doubts? Silenced. The redemption? Complete. 

Rohit Sharma has finally had his moment under the sun and he has done it in style, leading from the front, just the way he knows best.

Leading from The Front Like A True Captain

Rohit Sharma led from the front in the final [Source: @BCCI/x.com]Rohit Sharma led from the front in the final [Source: @BCCI/x.com]

Knockout games are where legends are made and Rohit Sharma made sure his name would be written in golden letters in Indian cricket history. He didn't just play a captain's knock; he stamped his authority on the grandest stage, reminding the world why he’s one of the best in the business.

All tournament long, he had been India's enforcer, giving the team rapid-fire starts, setting the foundation, but the big daddy knock had been missing. Not in the final. When it mattered most, when the pressure was sky-high, he played an innings straight out of the textbook of great captains: calm, composed, and clutch.

Chasing 252 against a robust New Zealand attack, he took the bull by the horns. His 76 off 83 balls wasn’t just about runs; it was about intent. Seven boundaries and three sixes lit up the Dubai sky, but it was his ability to read the game, soak up the pressure and put India in pole position that made it special.

From heartbreak to hero, Rohit Sharma's story came full circle. The veteran who had been left shattered in 2023 now stands tall holding the Champions Trophy with pride. More than winning a title, it was about rewriting a script that once seemed doomed for disappointment.


Rohit vs Dhoni: The Captaincy Debate Heats Up

Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni [Source: @mufaddal_vohra, @BCCI/x.com]Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni [Source: @mufaddal_vohra, @BCCI/x.com]

MS Dhoni is the gold standard of Indian captaincy, no debate there. The man won everything—T20 World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011, Champions Trophy 2013. He defined an era, shaped a generation and led Indian cricket to unimaginable heights. But cricket is a game of evolution and Rohit Sharma has now thrown his hat in the ring.

The numbers tell their own story. Since taking over the captaincy, Rohit has transformed India into a dominant force, especially in ICC events. His win percentage in ICC tournaments? A staggering 90%. Dhoni, for all his greatness, had a win percentage of 68.96%.

Out of 30 ICC event matches, Rohit has led India to victory in 27. That’s an absurd success rate, one that even the great MSD couldn’t match.

Yes, Dhoni still leads in total ICC trophies—three to Rohit’s two. But if you look at the trajectory, it feels like a matter of when, not if, Rohit catches up. He already has the T20 World Cup 2024 and now the Champions Trophy 2025 in his cabinet. If he continues at this pace, the records will have to make space for another giant in Indian cricket’s leadership history.

The best part? Rohit has done it his way. If Dhoni was Captain Cool, Rohit is Captain Fearless. He backs his players to the hilt, lets them express themselves, and goes for the kill every single time. It’s a brand of leadership that has resonated with this new-look Indian team and the results are there for everyone to see.

The Retirement Riddle: Is This The End?

Rohit Sharma with the Champions Trophy 2025 [Source: @ICC/x.com]Rohit Sharma with the Champions Trophy 2025 [Source: @ICC/x.com]

The rumours are swirling. The chatter has begun. Will he, won’t he? Rohit Sharma called time on his T20I career after leading India to glory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Now, with the 50-over crown secured, is this his final bow in ODIs too?

No one knows for sure. The whispers of retirement have been floating around ever since the World Cup 2023 heartbreak. Many believed he wanted one last shot at redemption and with the Champions Trophy now in his hands, has he completed his mission?

If this is the end, what a way to go. Walking away on a high with two ICC trophies in two years and leaving behind a legacy of dominance and leadership.

But knowing Rohit, there’s always a twist in the tale. Maybe he pushes on for one last dance in the 2027 ODI World Cup, maybe he aims for a third ICC trophy to match Dhoni’s record. Or maybe, just maybe, he calls it quits to let the next generation take over.

Whatever he decides, one thing is clear: his name is etched in history. From teary-eyed in Ahmedabad to triumphant in Dubai, the Hitman has delivered the ultimate redemption story.

For now, let’s soak it all in. The scars of 2023 are history. The doubters have been silenced. And Indian cricket under Rohit Sharma has reached a new height.