Ponting praises Rohit as the ideal person to lead India to their third World Cup victory.

Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting believes that Rohit Sharma is the ideal captain to lead India to their third ODI World Cup title. With three impressive victories in the tournament so far, India has made a perfect start to their campaign. In their opening match, India defeated Australia six wickets, followed convincing wins over Afghanistan and Pakistan. Ponting describes Rohit as a laid-back individual, both on and off the field, and believes that his character fits perfectly for the captaincy role, allowing Virat Kohli to focus on his batting. Ponting further explains that Rohit’s calm and composed demeanor suits the high-pressure job of leading the Indian team, especially when playing in front of home fans. He praises Rohit for being a terrific bloke and a great player who has done an excellent job as India’s leader. The Men In Blue last won the World Cup in 2011 when it was jointly hosted India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Ponting acknowledges that the pressure of performing at home will affect India, but he believes that Rohit is well-equipped to handle it. India, according to Ponting, is the team to beat in the ongoing tournament, boasting a talented lineup with a strong bowling attack, spin options, and a solid batting order. However, Ponting is curious to see how they handle extreme pressure in crucial moments. India is scheduled to play against Bangladesh in Pune on Thursday.