India’s triumph in the Champions Trophy was more than just a victory; it was a testament to their hard work, strategy, and skill. In the final, Rohit Sharma

Rohit smashed an 83-ball 76, playing a pivotal role in India's tricky 252-run chase in the final against New Zealand in Dubai to win the player-of-the-match.

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers lashed out at critics of Rohit Sharma, saying he was not able to understand why there are questions over the India captain's place in the side in one-day internationals.

AB de Villiers said the way Rohit Sharma has transformed his game in the last couple of years, there is no reason for him to retire from ODIs.

Hailing Rohit Sharma's record as both a batter and captain, de Villiers was effusive in his praise for how the India captain transformed his batting in the ODI format over the last three years to win the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy in a span of nine months.

Additionally, the South African international also feels that Sharma can still win games for India, not just by his tactical brilliance, but with his equally potent batting skills. “Compared to other captains,

Following a match-winning 76-run knock against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, Rohit Sharma has risen to the third spot in batters' rankings.

Rohit Sharma ascends to 3rd in the ODI rankings after scoring 76 in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Virat Kohli drops to 5th.

Rohit Sharma rose to the third spot in the ICC ODI rankings after scoring an impactful 76 off 83 balls in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.

Rohit Sharma-led India recently beat New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. At the forefront of India's third ICC Champions Trophy victory were Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two talismans of Indian cricket.