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“Want to see Rohit Sharma with the World Cup trophy”: Yuvraj Singh supports India captain

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Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes Rohit Sharma is a sensible captain who takes good decisions under pressure and his presence will be crucial for India, who want to see their “close friend” win the T20 World Cup next month. Apart from reaching the final of the 50-over World Cup and WTC Final last year, India also made it to the semi-finals of the 2022 T20 World Cup under Rohit’s captaincy. The opening batsman is set to lead the ‘Men in Blue’ once again in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA starting from June 2.

T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador Yuvraj said, “(Rohit’s presence) is going to be very important. I think we need a really good captain, a sensible captain who takes good decisions under pressure. And he is Takes decisions.” , told the ICC.

India’s ICC title quest extended to 10 years after losing to Australia in the World Cup 2023 final, with the last win coming in the 2013 Champions Trophy under Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Yuvraj feels that India needs someone with Rohit’s expertise to lead the Indian team in this prestigious event.

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

Very bad English: Yuvraj’s first impression on Rohit

Yuvraj has witnessed Rohit’s journey since the 37-year-old made his debut for the Indian team as a teenager in 2007.

Recalling his first impression of the flamboyant opening batsman, Yuvraj joked, “Very bad English.” “Very funny guy. From the streets of Borivali (in Mumbai), we always tease him. But a great guy at heart.” Yuvraj’s final season as an active cricketer came under the captaincy of Rohit at MI.

“As much success as he has had, he has never changed as a person. That’s the beauty of Rohit Sharma. Fun-loving, always having fun with people, a great leader on the park and one of my favorite things from cricket. One of the closest friends.”

“I really want to see Rohit Sharma with the World Cup trophy and a World Cup medal. He really deserves it.”

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