Aakash Chopra hails Rohit Sharma as '24-carat pure gold' captain after T20 World Cup win

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has showered praise on captain Rohit Sharma following India’s victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. 

Under Rohit's leadership, the Indian team clinched the title by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final at Kensington Oval, Barbados.

Chopra highlighted Rohit's achievement as only the third Indian captain to lift a World Cup trophy, alongside legends Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. He emphasized Rohit's illustrious career, which includes five IPL titles, a Champions League trophy, and now, a T20 World Cup triumph, solidifying his status as one of India's most decorated players.

“He has five IPL trophies. He won a Champions League and has bid goodbye to T20I cricket with a T20 World Cup win. He has left a captaincy legacy. It will be remembered because only three Indians have lifted the World Cup trophy - Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni with two trophies, and one for Rohit Sharma. It will be remembered for centuries that Rohit Sharma was the captain who won the 2024 T20 World Cup,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

Chopra also praised Rohit's leadership qualities, describing him as a "24-carat pure gold" captain who has earned admiration from all players in the team. He credited Rohit for creating a positive atmosphere within the squad, which has been crucial to their success.

“Why is his captaincy so good? It's because he creates an atmosphere like that. Whoever you speak to says Rohit bhaiya is a very good captain. I have not come across a single person who says Rohit is not a good guy. I cannot say that for everyone but can say that for Rohit. Everybody who I have spoken to praises him. He is 24-carat pure gold,” he further added.