IND vs NZ Final: Rohit Sharma Equals MS Dhoni's Elusive Captaincy Landmark In Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma equalled MS Dhoni's elusive captaincy feat during the Champions Trophy 2025 final clash between India and New Zealand in Dubai.
Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma equaled legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni's elusive captaincy feat as Team India are locking horns against New Zealand in the summit clash of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9. The Men in Blue are at the top form, staying unbeaten in the ongoing ICC tournament. The Black Caps have conceded just one defeat, and it was against the Team India
Rohit Sharma's Equals MS Dhoni's Elusive Captaincy Feat
Rohit became the first skipper in the world after Dhoni to lead their side in four ICC events. Dhoni led India to the finals of the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy but failed to make it into the World Test Championship. Under Rohit's captaincy, India made their way to the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, World Test Championship, and Champions Trophy.
In 2023, Rohit's side played the WTC and ODI World Cup finals, where they conceded defeats against Australia in both the tournaments. However, won his first ICC tournament as a captain in the T20 World Cup 2024, which ended India's 11-year drought without an ICC trophy. On the other hand, Dhoni's Team India made it into the finals of the T20 World Cup 2007 and 2014, the ODI World Cup 2011, and the Champions Trophy 2013.
New Zealand To Bat Against India In CT 2025 Final
In the final match of the Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit Sharma lost the toss against Mitchell Santner's New Zealand. The Black Caps decided to bat against the Men in Blue on March 9 in Dubai. The Kiwis have made just one change to their playing squad, as Nathan Smith came in place for Matt Henry, who has suffered an injury. While, the Men in Blue are playing with the same playing eleven players. During the toss, Rohit Sharma also equaled Brian Lara's unwanted record of the most consecutive numbers of tosses in ODI history. The Indian batter lost his 12th back-to-back toss on March 9.
Published By : Aniket Datta
Published On: 9 March 2025 at 15:11 IST