NEW DELHI: India's first match in the 2024
T20 World Cup
against Ireland not only saw
Rohit Sharma
create multiple records with the bat but the skipper also went past legendary MS Dhoni.
With an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Ireland in their opening Group A match, Rohit stands tall as the most successful Indian captain in the shortest format of the game.
Rohit has 42 wins in 55 matches to his name in T20Is, surpassing Dhoni's record of 41 victories in 72 games.
Rohit's calm and composed demeanor on the field has been a hallmark of his captaincy. His ability to read match situations and adapt strategies accordingly has been a key factor in India's success under his leadership.
Moreover, Rohit's man-management skills have been widely praised. He has fostered an environment of trust and camaraderie within the team, allowing players to express themselves freely and perform at their best. His ability to back his players and instill confidence in them has been crucial in bringing out the best in the team.
Rohit's own batting prowess has also played a significant role in his captaincy success. As one of the most destructive openers in the game, he has often led from the front, setting the tone for the team with his aggressive batting displays.
During the match, Rohit Sharma rewrote several records that included becoming the first ever batter to smash 600 sixes in international cricket.
Chasing a below-par 97-turn target against Ireland on a tricky surface, Rohit first crossed the 4000-run mark in T20Is.
Rohit needed 26 runs for the 4000-run feat in T20Is and he accomplished it in the 6th over of the chase, becoming only the third batter after
Virat Kohli
(4037) and
Babar Azam
(4023) to the milestone.
He then notched up 1000 T20 World Cup runs in the 9th over -- once again becoming only the third batter after Kohli and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene (1016) to the landmark.
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