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Saturday, Jun 21, 2025
The world cup-winning opening batter replaces Rahul Dravid as the head coach.
The 37-year-old Rohit, who became the third Indian captain after legendary Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to win a global trophy, has announced his retirement from the T20 format.
The legend said that during his tenure as head coach, he abhorred chopping and changing the side too much.
It is understood PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who was invited to watch the T20 World Cup final in Barbados, submitted a 15-match schedule with all of India's games kept in Lahore for security and logistical reasons.
The Indian squad, its support staff, the players' families and some BCCI officials are aboard the flight along with members of the travelling media contingent.
Former opener Gautam Gambhir is expected to succeed Dravid as the India head coach.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah termed India's title run as inspirational.
As soon as the match ended in Barbados at around 11.30 PM, fans flooded the streets and burst firecrackers
India emerged victorious in the nail-biting final against South Africa.
A makeshift senior Indian team led by Shubman Gill will play Zimbabwe in a five-match T20I series in Harare, starting from July 6.
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