Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his strong desire to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He stated that the Indian team would make every effort to perform at its best and live up to the hopes of millions of Indian fans.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to begin on February 19 and will be held until March 9 in Pakistan and the UAE. India’s first match will be played on February 19 against Pakistan and New Zealand. Rohit Sharma mentioned that when the team arrives in Dubai, they will be carrying the hopes of 1.4 billion Indians, and they will give their best to bring the trophy back to India, specifically to Wankhede Stadium.
This statement was made by Rohit Sharma during the 50th anniversary celebrations at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ravi Shastri were also present.
According to Indian media, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently issued new guidelines for the team, aimed at improving their performance. After the loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, these new 10-point guidelines emphasize unity and cohesion within the team.
Under these guidelines, all Indian team members and officials will now travel on a single team bus. No player or official will be allowed to have separate transportation or personal assistants. Snehashish Ganguly, the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal, confirmed that all players will stay together during practice sessions, traveling and staying together as a team.
Rohit Sharma’s words and the team’s commitment have instilled fresh hope among Indian cricket fans. The team’s goal is not only to showcase their skills in the tournament but also to bring home the prestigious trophy. Fans eagerly await the final moments of the tournament, hoping the Champions Trophy will find its home in Wankhede Stadium.
For the Indian team, this is an opportunity not just to excel on the field but also to fulfill the dreams and expectations of their devoted supporters. Fans are confident that the Indian team will once again impress the world with their dedication and teamwork.