revealed! Rohit Sharma has led the glory of the Champions Trophy to India, despite the hamstring injury. Cricket news
New Delhi: Former India selector Jatin Paranjpe has revealed that Rohit Sharma was struggling with a hamstring injury during the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. Despite the shock, Rohit led India to win a memorable title, guiding the team for a four -wicket win over New Zealand in the final.Rohit, who had already retired from T20I after India’s victory in the 2024 men’s T20 World Cup, declared his retirement from Test cricket before the tour of England.Paranjap believes that Rohit was still to offer more.“That could be – he should do – played a little more. I thought perhaps for a few more years. Rohit Sharma was also battling Hamstring for the last four or five months. He did not get a lot of rest,” said Paranjpe.He said, “I thought he could play a little more because he was batting brilliantly. You know, he would score 10 or 15 or 20, but that hook shot – it was his trademark. Wonderful,” he said.
An veteran, Rohit, an experienced, Rohit was also part of India’s winning squads in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.Apart from India’s leadership for two ICC titles as Captain, Rohit also captained Mumbai Indians in five IPL championships, making him one of the most successful leaders in the game.
