Rohit Sharma's Appointment as Captain (2013)
Hitman and Mumbai Indians' most successful captain, known for his record five IPL titles and iconic limited-overs batting.
Rohit Gurunath Sharma (born 30 April 1987) is an Indian international cricketer and the current captain of the India national cricket team in all formats. He formerly played for and captained Mumbai Indians in the IPL, leading the franchise to multiple titles. He plays primarily as an opening batsman and is known for his elegant strokeplay and record-breaking limited-overs centuries.
- Year
- 2013
- Role
- Team Captain
- Predecessor
- Ricky Ponting
- Head Coach
- John Wright
- Season Outcome
- IPL Champions
- Final Opponent
- Chennai Super Kings
- Final Venue
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Lore & Background
Rohit Sharma made his IPL debut in 2008 for Deccan Chargers, but his career-defining moment came in 2013 when he was appointed captain of Mumbai Indians midway through the season, replacing Ricky Ponting. Under his leadership, Mumbai Indians won their first IPL title in 2013, defeating Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens. He went on to lead the franchise to four more IPL titles, becoming the most successful captain in IPL history.
In Their Own Story
The floodlights hummed over Eden Gardens, casting long shadows across the pitch. Rohit adjusted his armband, feeling the weight of the crowd's roar settle into a familiar rhythm. He looked toward the dressing room entrance where the old guard had once stood; now, it was his turn to lead the charge. With a deep breath and a grip on the bat, he signaled for the bowler to run in, ready to write history.
Reader's Guide
Rahane is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. He is known for his solid technique in Test cricket and adaptability in white-ball formats. He captained Mumbai to victory in the 2023–24 Ranji Trophy, defeating Vidarbha by 169 runs in the final.
Did You Know?
- Rohit Sharma scored a record five centuries in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, the most by any batsman in a single edition of the tournament.
- He holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket (264 against Sri Lanka in 2014).
- Rohit is the only player to have scored three double centuries in ODIs.
- He led Mumbai Indians to their first IPL title in 2013 after taking over the captaincy mid-season.
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