Rohit-led India on the hunt for another ICC title

2013 champs begin their quest with a tie against Bangladesh today

- GOMESH S

AND just like that India are back in the middle of another ICC event. Less than a year ago they were crowned world champions in the shortest format as Rohit Sharma lay flat on the field at Kensington Oval, Barbados soaking in all the emotions. However, as he leads India on to the field against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium, that victory has no relevance or hold.

Not just because the Champions Trophy is a different format, but also the fact that a lot has happened since then in Indian cricket. Rohit's place in Test team is not a surety, Jasprit Bumrah is injured and out of action, Mohammed Siraj is dropped and more importantly, captain and head coach Gautam Gambhir are desperate for a moment of glory at the global stage.