Team India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma has said that he dreamt of bringing a World Cup trophy to the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai after witnessing the celebrations following their 2007 T20 World Cup win. He shared his satisfaction that he could fulfill his wish after leading Team India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup as well.

Speaking at a function hosted by the MCA to celebrate 50 years of Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, January 19, Rohit Sharma said: “In 2007, when we came back after winning the [T20] World Cup in South Africa, I had a small dream of bringing the World Cup here once. When we won the World Cup, I remember we were in Barbados. We were stuck there for three days due to storm and tornado. We were planning what to do when we go back to India.”

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“The plan to go to Delhi was decided, but what after that? Nobody knew anything. I wanted the World Cup to come to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. We won three World Cups recently. When we won in 2007 and 2011, the celebration was held at Wankhede. It was important to bring 2024 as well over here,” Rohit Sharma again added.

Despite his poor form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under, Rohit Sharma has been retained as captain for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as well.

He said (as quoted by Sportstar): “We will try our best… I’m sure that the wishes of 140 crore Indians will be behind us when we land in Dubai for the Champions Trophy. We will try to do well and bring the Champions Trophy 2025 to the Wankhede Stadium.”