Yuvraj, who’s within the US to advertise the T20 World Cup and in addition attended the Miami Method One Grand Prix, performed a key position in India’s World Cup triumphs in T20Is (2007) and ODIs (2011). He was, in truth, the ‘Participant of the Match’ within the 2011 ODI World Cup, which India received beneath the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
Yuvraj believes India wanted a captain who can take selections in stress conditions through the upcoming T20 World Cup, and Rohit is the proper man for the job.
“Very essential (Rohit’s presence as captain). I believe we want a very good captain, a smart captain who takes selections properly beneath stress, and he’s the one to take them,” Yuvraj instructed the ICC web site.
“He was the captain once we misplaced within the 50-over (2023 World Cup) closing. He has received 5 IPL trophies (for Mumbai Indians) as a captain . I believe we want any person like him to captain India,” the previous India all-rounder added.
When Rohit made his India debut through the 2007 Eire tour, Yuvraj was already a key member of the white-ball workforce, and their friendship grew into a detailed bond through the years. Curiously, Rohit was Yuvraj’s teammate within the Indian squad that received the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
Speaking about their friendship, Yuvraj jokingly stated: “Very poor English. Very humorous man. From the streets of Borivali (Mumbai), we at all times tease him.”
After which added: “However an incredible man at coronary heart. The extra success he is had, he has by no means modified as an individual. That is the fantastic thing about Rohit Sharma. Enjoyable-loving, at all times having enjoyable with the blokes. A terrific chief on the park and one in every of my closest associates from cricket.”
“I actually wish to see Rohit Sharma with a World Cup trophy and a World Cup medal (as captain). He actually deserves it.”
India start their T20 World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Eire on June 5 in New York.
