A spontaneous and heartfelt moment involving former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has captured the hearts of cricket fans nationwide. At a recent public event, ICC chairman Jay Shah referred to the veteran batsman as "our captain," triggering a wide, unmistakable smile from Rohit. The video of this interaction quickly spread across social media platforms.
The Viral Moment of Recognition
The incident gained significance because Rohit Sharma is no longer the official captain of the Indian One-Day International team. He was replaced by Shubman Gill in October 2025, ahead of India's tour of Australia. Despite this change in formal leadership, the public acknowledgment from a top cricket official clearly meant a great deal to the 38-year-old cricketer. His wife, Ritika Sajdeh, was also present, sharing in the joyful moment with a smile.
A Stellar Captaincy Legacy
Rohit Sharma's tenure as India's captain was remarkably successful. Under his leadership, the Men in Blue clinched two prestigious ICC trophies. India won the T20 World Cup in 2024 and followed it up with the ICC Champions Trophy victory in 2025. These achievements cemented his place as one of India's most accomplished captains in the modern era. He took over the ODI captaincy from Virat Kohli in December 2021 and led the side in 56 matches.
His transition from captaincy across formats has been gradual. Rohit had previously announced his retirement from T20 Internationals and Test cricket. Suryakumar Yadav assumed leadership of the T20I team, while Shubman Gill was appointed Test captain.
Passing the Baton to a New Era
The decision to hand over the ODI captaincy to Shubman Gill was strategic, with an eye on the future. With the ODI World Cup scheduled for 2027, the selectors believed it was the right time to allow Gill to grow into the role and build a team for the marquee event. This move allows Rohit to focus on his batting as he continues his illustrious career.
Fans will soon see Rohit Sharma back on the field as a key player. He is set to feature in India's upcoming three-match ODI series, beginning on January 11. All eyes will be on the new captain-vice-captain duo of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer as they lead the team in this new chapter, while Rohit's experience and form remain invaluable assets to the squad.
