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Rohit Calls 2007 Final His Favorite India-Pakistan Match

Former India captain Rohit Sharma named the 2007 T20 World Cup final as his favorite match against Pakistan, while recalling the dramatic 2022 MCG comeback where he felt helpless watching from the dressing room.

Former India captain Rohit Sharma highlighted the 2007 T20 World Cup final as his most cherished encounter against Pakistan, where India went on to win the tournament. He also recalled the group-stage match in the same edition, which was decided by the tournament's first-ever bowl-out, with India emerging victorious on both occasions.

The 2022 T20 World Cup match at the MCG stands out as another unforgettable chapter for Rohit, who watched from the dressing room as India recovered from 31/4 to chase down 160 against Pakistan. 'I felt helpless,' Rohit admitted, describing the nerve-wracking experience of being off the field during the dramatic comeback, powered by Virat Kohli's extraordinary innings.