NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma delivered a captain’s knock in the ICC Champions Trophy final, smashing a blistering 41-ball half-century to set the tone for India’s chase against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Rohit was in imperious form, treating the packed stadium to an array of stunning strokes. His innings, laced with five boundaries and three towering sixes, ensured India made a flying start in their pursuit of 252. He stitched the highest opening stand of the tournament alongside Shubman Gill, providing the perfect foundation for India’s chase.
