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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has honoured Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma with the title 'Sikandar of Bharat' after his remarkable performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. The ICC's Hindi social media handle shared an animated image of Sharma with the word 'Sikandar' boldly displayed, sparking a wave of excitement among cricket fans.
A Captain's Knock to Remember
Rohit Sharma's stellar performance in the final against New Zealand played a pivotal role in securing India’s third ICC Champions Trophy victory. Chasing a target of 251 runs in Dubai, Sharma delivered a chanceless innings, scoring 76 off 83 balls. Taking charge as captain, his composed and calculated approach on the pitch was widely praised. He was rightfully named the Man of the Match for his crucial innings that guided India to a memorable triumph.
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Bollywood and Cricket Unite with 'Sikandar' Spirit
The association of the title 'Sikandar' with Rohit Sharma comes as Bollywood star Salman Khan gears up for his much-anticipated film Sikandar, set to hit theatres on March 28. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Sharman Joshi. Fans of both cricket and cinema have been quick to draw parallels between Rohit's on-field heroics and the heroic portrayal by Khan on the big screen.
Social media is abuzz with excitement as fans hail Sharma as the cricketing equivalent of Khan's larger-than-life character. With Sharma's commanding performance on the field and Khan's cinematic persona on the screen, the title 'Sikandar' has become a unifying symbol of triumph and grandeur.
