It would be a huge honour for right-handed batsman Rohit Sharma, the senior opener for Team India, to lead India in the 50-over World Cup 2023 for the first time in his career. There are only a few months left until the 50-over World Cup, and the players are trying to put in their all to make it to the Indian squad and prove themselves to the cricketing world. Here are three reasons that support Rohit Sharma’s potential to repeat his 2019 World Cup performance in 2023.
His homeland is the venue of the fight for the old trophy
India will host the 50-over World Cup in 2023, and they’ve gotten off to a great start in their home games thus far by sweeping Sri Lanka and New Zealand in one-day internationals (ODIs). India is in excellent form heading into this year’s tournament with two consecutive series wins by a combined score of 6-0. As the team captain, Rohit Sharma can use his knowledge of the grounds to his advantage. Rohit, who is well-known for his incredible records in the yard, may be able to repeat his 2019 form and lead the Indian team to a third World Cup victory.
Having a “World Cup” element
Rohit Sharma’s luck changed after he was chosen to open in the Champions Trophy in 2013. He was left off the team for the 2011 World Cup.
The World Cup is the most prestigious cricket tournament, and Rohit Sharma may be inspired to defend his title “THE HITMAN” by his impressive performance in 2023. He could do well for the Men in Blue because of his desire to win and the weight of responsibility that comes with the position of captain.
The MAN in form
Compared to KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit was India’s sole realistic hope in the World Cup 2019. The Indian team was eliminated in the semi-finals by New Zealand, and Rohit Sharma scored 648 runs, including five centuries as an opening batsman. Rohit scored a century in the final ODI of the series against New Zealand on Tuesday, breaking a three-year-long drought before the highly anticipated international tournament. His return to form should serve as a warning to other countries, and this achievement might enable him to repeat his 2019 World Cup success.