Virender Sehwag hailed Rohit Sharma's captaincy, especially how he handled his bowlers and communicated well with the ones who didn't get a chance in the XI.

Rohit Sharma is not a person who likes to hog the limelight. He is generous to the core and has no qualms over giving credit to his fellow players, even when he has the world at his feet. That’s the type of personality he comes across time and again,

India rode on Rohit Sharma's captain's knock on the big day and an all-round effort from their spinners to beat New Zealand by four wickets. India were crowned the Champions of Champions for the third time in history.