Rohit Sharma Named Ambassador for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, has been appointed as the ambassador for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. ICC Chair Jay Shah praised Rohit as the perfect representative for the tournament, highlighting his successful T20 career and leadership in the 2024 World Cup victory. Rohit expressed his best wishes to the players, hoping they enjoy their time in India. The tournament is set to take place from February 7 to March 8, 2026, promising an exciting cricketing event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 26, 2025, 00:30 IST

Rohit Sharma Takes on Ambassador Role

Rohit Sharma, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, who led India to victory in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, has been appointed as the tournament ambassador for the upcoming 2026 edition, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Jay Shah's Praise for Rohit

ICC Chair Jay Shah expressed his excitement on social media, stating, "It’s my honor to announce that @ImRo45 is the tournament ambassador for the upcoming @T20WorldCup in India & Sri Lanka. There can be no better representative for the event than the winning captain of the 2024 T20 World Cup, and a player who has participated in all nine editions so far."

Rohit's Remarkable T20I Statistics

In his T20 International career, Rohit Sharma has amassed 4,231 runs, maintaining an average of 32.01 and an impressive strike rate of 140.89.

Champion of Two T20 World Cups

Rohit is among the select few players who have been part of two victorious Men's T20 World Cup teams. His first triumph was in the inaugural tournament in 2007, where he made a remarkable debut, scoring 88 runs without being dismissed, including vital contributions of 50* against South Africa and 30* in the final against Pakistan.

His second victory came in 2024, where he captained India to the title, scoring 257 runs at a strike rate of 156.70. Notable performances included 92 runs off 41 balls against Australia and 57 runs off 39 balls in the semi-final against England.

Following India's victory in 2024, which ended an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy, Rohit announced his retirement from T20 cricket.

Rohit's Message to Future Players

Upon being named the tournament ambassador, Rohit Sharma shared his wishes for the players, stating, "I wish all the players the very best and hope they have a memorable time and enjoy India's hospitality while taking back a lot of memories."

Details of the 2026 T20 World Cup

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from February 7 to March 8, 2026.