The only captain older than Rohit to win an ICC tournament final is Imran Khan, who was 39 years and 172 days old when Pakistan triumphed over England in the 1992 ODI World Cup final
30 June, 2024
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Indian captain Rohit Sharma, at 37 years and 60 days old, became the second oldest captain to win an ICC trophy, leading his team to a second T20 World Cup title against South Africa in Barbados.
This victory also made him the oldest captain to secure a T20 World Cup. The only captain older than Rohit to win an ICC tournament final is Imran Khan, who was 39 years and 172 days old when Pakistan triumphed over England in the 1992 ODI World Cup final.
Following this historic win, Rohit Sharma and veteran batter Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20 Internationals.
This triumph marks India’s second T20 World Cup title, their first being in 2007 when they defeated Pakistan in the final of the inaugural tournament.
The 2024 T20 World Cup victory also ends India's long wait for an ICC trophy, their last one being the 2013 Champions Trophy under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
Oldest captains to lift an ICC Trophy
Imran Khan - 1992 ODI World Cup - 39y 172d
Rohit Sharma: 2024 T20 World Cup - 37y 60d
Brian Lara: 2004 Champions Trophy - 35y 146d
Aaron Finch: 2021 T20 World Cup - 34y 362d
Clive Lloyd: 1979 ODI World Cup - 34y 296d
