In a thrilling final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India defeated New Zealand to secure their third Champions Trophy title. With this victory, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has achieved multiple milestones and cemented his legacy as one of the most successful captains in cricket history.
Rohit Sharma Joins Elite Captains’ Club
By leading India to a major tournament victory, Rohit Sharma has joined an elite group of legendary captains, including Imran Khan, Ricky Ponting, and MS Dhoni. These captains have all led their teams to victory in tournaments featuring five or more teams.
Rohit Sharma’s Major Tournament Wins
Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India has now won four major tournaments:
Asia Cup 2018
Asia Cup 2023
T20 World Cup 2024
Champions Trophy 2025
Imran Khan’s Legacy as Pakistan’s Captain
Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan led his team to multiple tournament victories, including:
Austral-Asia Cup 1986
Nehru Cup 1989
Austral-Asia Cup 1990
World Cup 1992
Ricky Ponting’s Era of Dominance
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting had an illustrious career as a leader, guiding Australia to multiple ICC trophies:
World Cup 2003
Champions Trophy 2006
World Cup 2007
Champions Trophy 2009
MS Dhoni’s Championship Wins
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the best leaders in cricket history, having won:
T20 World Cup 2007
World Cup 2011
Champions Trophy 2013
T20 Asia Cup 2016
Rohit Sharma Becomes Fourth Captain to Win Man of the Match in an ICC Final
Adding to his achievements, Rohit Sharma won the Man of the Match award in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, making him only the fourth captain to receive this honor in an ICC final. He joins an exclusive list of captains who have won this award in an ICC tournament final:
Clive Lloyd (West Indies) – 1975 World Cup Final
Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 2003 World Cup Final
MS Dhoni (India) – 2011 World Cup Final
A Legacy in the Making
With this latest triumph, Rohit Sharma continues to build his legacy as one of the greatest captains in cricket history. His leadership, consistency, and ability to perform under pressure have placed him among the sport’s all-time greats. Fans will be eager to see what more he can achieve in the years to come.
