Rohit Sharma Credits Team’s ‘Desperation’ for 2024 T20 World Cup Win as ODI Leadership Faces New Questions
Reports indicate BCCI has not guaranteed ODI World Cup berths for Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli, with a change in ODI captaincy under consideration.
Overview
- Speaking in Mumbai, Rohit Sharma said a shared hunger and “desperation” across players and support staff powered India’s 2024 triumph.
- India went unbeaten at the tournament and, in the Barbados final, defended 177 to hold South Africa seven runs short after a late fightback.
- Rohit has retired from T20Is and Tests and is focusing on ODIs with a stated goal of competing for the 2027 World Cup.
- Times Now and Cricket Country report that BCCI has offered no assurances on ODI World Cup selection for Rohit or Virat Kohli, saying places must be earned through form.
- The same reports say an ODI captaincy change could come before the Australia tour, with Shubman Gill cited as a potential successor.