Rohit Sharmais reigned as IndiaCaptain Odi ended appropriate – consistency, trophies and unrivaled success. With Ajit Agarkar-The selection committee led by official appointment Shubman gill Like the new skipper before Australia Tour, the illustrious chapter of Rohit as the leader of the 50 -year -old team ends at its end. From the guidance of India to several titles to maintain one of the greatest percentages of victories in the history of the ODI, his era of captain will be memories as one of the best in India.
The decision follows Rohit’s progressive transition of leadership roles between formats. Having retired from T20is after having directed India to the World Cup T20 2024 triumph in the Caribbean and move from Tests In May 2025, Rohit now continued as a senior player in the ODIs, focusing only on his striker while India is preparing for a new era under the direction of Gill.
An unrivaled record in the history of cricket in India
In particular, Rohit leaves an extraordinary record as captain of the Indian Odi. Under its direction, India won 42 of the 56 matches, with a percentage of exceptional victory of 75%. Among the captains who directed at least 50 ODI, only the Antilles Legend Clive Lloyd (76.2%) has a better file – a testimony to the tactical sparkle and the coherence of Rohit.
Rohit’s mandate was defined by a balance between the attack on intention and calm. He supported his players, built winners around him and guided India to several trophies, two of which Asian cuts and the ICC 2025 champions trophy.
Best% as captain Odi (50+ games)
| Captain | Carpet | Won | Lost | Others | Earn% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Lloyd | 84 | 64 | 18 | 2 | 76.2 |
| Rohit Sharma | 56 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 75.0 |
| Ricky Ponting | 230 | 165 | 51 | 14 | 71.7 |
| Hansie Cronje | 138 | 99 | 35 | 4 | 71.7 |
| Virat Kohli | 95 | 65 | 27 | 3 | 68.4 |
The Captain Phase of Rohit was a continuation of India’s gold race in the ODIs, but also a leap forward in terms of consistency. Its ability to inspire winning game partnerships, especially with emerging players, has shaped India into one of the most formidable units in the world.
King of Multi-Nation Tournaments
Perhaps Rohit’s biggest heritage lies in its success during multi-noble events. His percentage of victory of 88.8% in such tournaments is the best among the captains which led at least 20 games. The triumphs of India under its direction include the 2018 Asian cuts and 2023 and the Champions 2025 trophy, with the team that barely missed the ODI 2023 World Cup, ending the finalists.
Of 27 games on multi-noble events, India won 24 and has lost only two. This domination highlighted Rohit’s exceptional capacity to prepare his team for high issues matches and to deliver under pressure.
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Best victory% in Multi-Nation ODI events (20+ games)
| Captain | Carpet | Won | Lost | Others | Earn% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 27 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 88.8 |
| Ricky Ponting | 45 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 84.4 |
| Clive Lloyd | 20 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 80.0 |
| Mrs Dona | 32 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 75.0 |
| Mahela Jayawarde | 24 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 75.0 |
| Imran Khan | 35 | 25 | 10 | 0 | 71.4 |
A proud record of the Asian Cup and individual milestones
Rohit is a most successful captain in the Asian Cup, the Odi, alongside Mrs Dona And Arjuna Ranatunga. He capitalized India in 11 games in the continental event, winning nine. Her calm leadership played a decisive role in the undefeated races of India during the 2018 and 2023 editions.
On a personal front, Rohit also joined an elite list by becoming one of the only two players to score a double century in ODI as a captain. Its undefeated 208 against Sri Lanka In Mohali (2017) * came just his second match as captain, corresponding to the rare feat achieved earlier by Virender Sehwag (219 vs Antilles, 2011).
Heritage beyond figures
Beyond the astonishing statistics, the Captain of Rohit was marked by a feeling of calm and clarity. His skills in man management, his ability to effectively run quisors and the accent on the unit of the team made him the captain of a player.
Under its direction, India has not only won trophies, but has also prepared a new generation of stars like Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan And Mohammed Siraj. While Rohit passes the stick to jerk off, he leaves behind an unrivaled heritage of success and leadership – which will serve as a reference for future captains of India.
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