Yuvraj Singh Applauds Captain Rohit Sharma Ahead Of ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Yuvraj Singh, the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador, has heaped praise on Rohit Sharma's leadership prowess, citing him as the ideal candidate to lead India's charge in the upcoming tournament. From his vantage point at the USA, where he's actively promoting the event, Yuvraj's commendation of Rohit's captaincy comes with weight, given his own illustrious career and pivotal roles in India's past World Cup triumphs. During a recent visit to The Miami Grand Prix with the coveted T20 World Cup trophy, Yuvraj reminisced about his own significant contributions to India's victories in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. His experience on the grandest stages of cricket lends credibility to his belief that Rohit Sharma possesses the qualities necessary to guide India to success once again.

Despite India's ICC title drought since 2013, Yuvraj remains optimistic about their prospects under Rohit's inspirational leadership. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, the anticipation is palpable among fans as they hope to witness a resurgence of the Men in Blue on the global stage. As Yuvraj continues his promotional endeavors, his endorsement of Rohit Sharma as the catalyst for India's T20 World Cup aspirations adds to the fervor surrounding the tournament and ignites hopes of a triumphant return to glory for the Indian cricket team.

“(Rohit’s presence is going to be) very crucial. I think we need a really good captain, a sensible captain who takes decisions well under pressure. And he’s the one to take them,” T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador Yuvraj Singh said in an interview with ICC.

“He was the captain when we lost in the (Cricket World Cup) 50-over final (in 2023). He has won five IPL trophies as a captain. I think we need somebody like him to captain India," he added.

Yuvraj and Rohit, both integral members of India's victorious T20 World Cup squad in 2007, forged a deep bond during their time in the Indian dressing room. Their camaraderie extended over several years, marked by shared triumphs and challenges. In a poignant twist of fate, Yuvraj's final IPL season in 2019 saw him playing under Rohit's astute leadership at the Mumbai Indians.

Reflecting on their journey together, Yuvraj lauded Rohit's enduring humility, despite scaling dizzying heights in cricketing stardom. With warmth and admiration, Yuvraj described Rohit as one of his dearest friends, emphasizing the genuine connection they shared. He expressed a heartfelt desire to see Rohit clinch both the coveted World Cup title and the accompanying medal, affirming his belief in Rohit's exceptional talent and leadership qualities.

“The more success he’s had, he has never changed as a person. That’s the beauty of Rohit Sharma. Fun-loving, always having fun with the guys, A great leader on the park and one of my closest friends from cricket. I really want to see Rohit Sharma with a World Cup trophy and a World Cup medal. He really deserves it," Yuvraj concluded.