Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, is all set to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 9. The Men in Blue have remained undefeated throughout the tournament and are just one win away from securing back-to-back ICC titles after their T20 World Cup triumph in 2024. However ahead of the big final,Rohit Sharma's fitness was once again questioned by Congress leader Shama Mohamed called him "fat for a sportsman" in a now-deleted post on social media.
Suryakumar Yadav has stepped in to defend his skipper, praising his commitment and leadership. Speaking to ANI he said," I know how important fitness is for him. I've seen him closely, he works very hard. According to me, he is at the top and I wish him all the best for the final,”
Rohit eyes second consecutive ICC title
Rohit Sharma has a golden opportunity to silence his critics and cement his legacy by guiding India to another ICC title after T20 World cup triumph last year. After the heartbreak of the ODI World Cup 2023 final loss to Australia, Rohit will be determined to lift the Champions Trophy and add another feather to his cap.
India will enter the game as the favorites after defeating the Black Caps in the group stage. A fierce matchup is anticipated, though, as New Zealand is riding high following their decisive victory over South Africa in the semi-finals. With just one step away from glory, the Men In Blue will be eager to bury the ghost of the past and win their second ICC Champions Trophy title on Sunday in Dubai.
