Rohit Sharma
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has cemented his legacy in cricketing history by achieving a rare milestone—winning his fourth major ICC title as captain. This remarkable feat was accomplished after India triumphed over New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in Dubai.
The victory not only added another prestigious trophy to India’s collection but also placed Rohit among an elite group of captains who have won four major tournaments.
With this latest triumph, Rohit Sharma now stands alongside cricketing legends such as Pakistan’s Imran Khan, Australia’s Ricky Ponting, and India’s MS Dhoni, all of whom have captained their teams to four major tournament victories involving at least five teams. His leadership continues to shine, making him one of the most successful captains in modern cricket.
Rohit Sharma’s Major Titles as Captain
- Asia Cup 2018
- Asia Cup 2023
- T20 World Cup 2024
- Champions Trophy 2025
Other Captains with Four Major Titles
Imran Khan (Pakistan)
- Austral-Asia Cup 1986
- Nehru Cup 1989
- Austral-Asia Cup 1990
- World Cup 1992
Ricky Ponting (Australia)
- World Cup 2003
- Champions Trophy 2006
- World Cup 2007
- Champions Trophy 2009
MS Dhoni (India)
- T20 World Cup 2007
- World Cup 2011
- Champions Trophy 2013
- T20 Asia Cup 2016
Rohit’s stellar performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 final also earned him the prestigious “Player of the Match” award, further solidifying his impact on the game. He became only the fourth captain in history to receive this honor in an ICC Men’s final, joining an exclusive list of legendary skippers:
- Clive Lloyd (West Indies, CWC 1975)
- Ricky Ponting (Australia, CWC 2003)
- MS Dhoni (India, CWC 2011)
- Rohit Sharma (India, CT 2025)
Additionally, Rohit has now become only the second Indian captain, after MS Dhoni, to secure multiple ICC trophies, a testament to his consistency and leadership. Under his captaincy, India has dominated international tournaments, winning 23 out of 24 matches in the last three major ICC events—a record that underscores their supremacy in global cricket.
This latest Champions Trophy victory also marked India’s third title in the competition, having previously won in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013 (under MS Dhoni). No other team has won more than 15 matches in the tournament’s history, making India’s dominance in the competition truly unparalleled.
With Rohit Sharma at the helm, India’s cricketing future looks brighter than ever, and his name will be remembered among the greatest captains in the sport’s history.
