Indian opener Rohit Sharma is all set to take the lead in the upcoming T20I World Cup 2024, which is going to be played in the West Indies and USA in June next year, according to reports. Despite being sacked from the role of captaincy by the Mumbai Indians (MI), the BCCI is still considering Rohit as the no. 1 choice for the upcoming ICC event due to his impressive leadership skills during the recently concluded ODI World Cup 2023.
Rohit Sharma had a stellar performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup, leading India to the final and showcasing his prowess as both captain and batter. The Indian skipper amassed 597 runs at a stunning average of 54.27 in 11 innings.
The Indian opener is one of the most dangerous batters in the shortest format of the game. Rohit has smashed 3853 runs in 148 matches at an average of 30.82 with a strike rate of 139.25, including four centuries and 29 half-centuries. His highest score in the 20-over format is 118 runs.
A recent report, confirmed that the former MI skipper will continue to lead India across all formats despite speculation about his leadership following his removal from the Mumbai Indians on December 15.
The report further added that Rohit's impressive leadership skills during the ODI World Cup 2023, where India reached the final, are the main reason why the 36-year-old Rohit is considered the first choice for the upcoming ICC T20I event.
The officials further stated that the Indian opener will continue to lead the Indian cricket team in the next T20I World Cup, even if he hasn't played any T20I matches since the loss against England in the T20I World Cup semi-final clash in Australia in 2022.
He holds onto the captaincy for the next World Cup, even with Hardik Pandya equally fit and ready to play. When questioned about the possibility of Hardik Pandya taking over, the official dismissed such notions, emphasizing Rohit's current captaincy in all formats.
It was believed that the former MI skipper could lose his leadership role for the Indian side after Hardik was named as his successor in the Indian Premier League (IPL). But it looks like Rohit, who has won five titles for MI as a captain, will continue to lead India across all formats.
source- Dainik Jagran
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