Meet the new brand ambassadors of Champions Trophy, these 5 legends of India are included in the list:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Even though there is turmoil going on in Team India regarding captaincy, the status of ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma in the world is still intact. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given a big honor to Rohit Sharma before the Champions Trophy to be held in 2025, which shows his importance.

ICC banned Rohit Sharma “Champions Trophy Ambassador” Chosen as. But only Rohit has not received this honour. Along with him, 4 other big cricket stars of India have also been given this responsibility, due to which the hearts of Indian cricket fans have swelled with pride.

Who are in this list?

This prestigious list includes 5 players from India:

1. Rohit Sharma: Former captain and one of the most dangerous openers in the world.
2. Sanju Samson: Wicketkeeper-batsman, whose fan following is tremendous.
3. Shreyas Iyer: The backbone of Team India’s middle order.
4. Varun Chakraborty: Known as the ‘Mystery Spinner’, he is known for his unique bowling action.
5. Smriti Mandhana: Star batsman of the Indian women’s cricket team and a big face of women’s cricket all over the world.

What does this honor mean?

Being made ‘Champions Trophy Ambassadors’ means that all these players will now be the international face of this big tournament. They will promote the tournament all over the world and increase the excitement among the fans. This is a matter of great pride for any player.

Why is Rohit Sharma’s honor special?

Recently, after being removed from the ODI captaincy, many people were raising questions about Rohit’s future. But this decision of ICC shows how high is the brand value of Rohit Sharma and his stature in the cricket world. The ICC has given him this honor for his experience, his popularity and his impact on the game, which proves that whether there is captaincy or not, the ‘Hitman’ will always be a ‘Hit’.

Sanju Samson’s presence in this list shows her growing stature, while Smriti Mandhana’s inclusion shows that ICC is giving equal respect to women’s cricket. Overall, this is a big seal of approval from ICC on India’s cricketing dominance and the global appeal of its players.