After India secured their eighth Asia Cup title on Sunday, former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir praised Rohit Sharma’s captaincy while also taking a dig at Virat Kohli. During a conversation with Star Sports, Gambhir acknowledged that there were no uncertainties regarding Rohit’s leadership qualities. He also highlighted that Rohit had already led his IPL team (Mumbai Indians) to five IPL titles before assuming the role of India’s full-time captain.
“There was never a doubt about Rohit the captain. He won 5 IPL titles. Many didn’t even win once. But his real test will come in the next 15 days. You have your best 15-18 players in the dressing room now. If they cannot deliver they there will be question marks. After every World Cup, if the captain is unable to deliver then questions will be raised. Virat Kohli faced it. Rahul Dravid faced it in 2007. If India fail to deliver in 2023, then questions will be raised on Rohit’s captaincy. But this team has the ability to make the World Cup final,” Gautam Gambhir said.
Rohit Sharma & Co delivered a resounding win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final. They secured their eighth continental title on Sunday. The match’s outcome was hardly in doubt due to the devastating bowling performance of Mohammed Siraj. Siraj wreaked havoc on Sri Lanka’s batting lineup, finishing with career-best figures of 6 wickets for just 21 runs in his 7 overs.
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Sri Lanka batters were left baffled, struggling to face Siraj and the other Indian bowlers. In fact, five of their players were dismissed without adding any runs to the scoreboard. India effortlessly reached their target in a mere 6.1 overs, winning the final with 263 balls to spare, and with all 10 wickets in hand. This win was India’s biggest margin of win in terms of balls remaining.
This win holds immense significance for Team India, serving as a substantial morale boost as they approach the 2023 World Cup, which is just under three weeks away. Furthermore, it represents a significant milestone for skipper Rohit Sharma as he prepares for what might be his most substantial and potentially final assignment as the captain of the Indian white-ball cricket team.
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