Ashwin, who played under Rohit's captaincy during the fag end of his international career, talked about the 37-year-old leadership credentials.

Ashwin named his best XI from the Champions Trophy 2025, making surprising omissions by leaving out India’s winning captain Rohit Sharma and fiery pacer Mohammed Shami.

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has named his Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament, and one of his biggest omissions has raised eyebrows - India's title-winning captain Rohit Sharma.

The team comprised four players from the victorious Indian side, three from New Zealand and one from Australia, England, Afghanistan, and South Africa.

Following a dismal 2024–25 season in which the Indian captain amassed just 164 runs in 15 innings at an average of 10.93, there is still uncertainty around Rohit's Test career.