Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been a big name in international cricket for a long time. He has been a remarkable batter over the years as he has displayed his elegant and destructive batting style over the years in international cricket. But the last few months have been tough for the Indian batter, as he has totally failed in red-ball format as a batter and as a skipper as well. Now he will be looking to forget all this red ball stuff behind. It is the time for a big event (Champions Trophy 2025). The tournament is going to be played in a hybrid model as Pakistan and the UAE are the two nations to host the mega event. The Champions Trophy is the event where Rohit Sharma will feel more comfortable. He also has a special place in his heart for the tournament because this was the tournament where the cricketing world saw the rise of Rohit Sharma as an opener. As the special tournament for Rohit Sharma is near, we have got you the performances and stats of Rohit Sharma in the Champions Trophy. Overall Stats Year Innings Runs Balls Outs Avg SR HS 50 100 4s 6s Dot % 2013 5 177 233 5 35.4 76.0 65 2 0 22 1 57.9 2017 5 304 350 4 76.0 86.9 123 2 1 29 7 52.0 Total 10 481 583 9 53.4 82.5 123 4 1 51 8 54.4 Champions Trophy 2013 - Rise of Rohit Sharma in International Cricket Image Source: BCCI Rohit Sharma made his debut in international cricket back in 2007 in a T20I match against Ireland, but he always struggled to get a regular spot in the Indian team as a middle-order batter. He had a really tough time as a middle-order batter for India till 2013, but the Champions Trophy 2013 turned as gold for Rohit Sharma as he got the chance to open the innings with Shikhar Dhawan, and after that day Rohit Sharma never looked back. Now, he has come a long way and is regarded as one of India’s greatest batters. Also Read | 3 IPL Teams That Could Sign Dewald Brevis After SA20 177 Runs (Champions Trophy 2013) Image Source: BCCI The Champions Trophy 2013 was the breakout season for Rohit Sharma as he scored 177 runs at a decent average of 35.4 and played a really crucial role in India's successful run in the tournament. In his very first match as an opener, he played a brilliant knock of 65 against the quality bowling of South Africa. In the second match against the West Indies, he smacked a brilliant half-century and helped India to win the match with eight wickets in hand. In the third match against Pakistan, he had a 58-run stand with his opening partner, Shikhar Dhawan, which helped India to win the match with 8 wickets. Overall in the CT-2013, Rohit did really well for India and for himself as well. He played a very important role at the top of the order for the Indian team to win the tournament. 304 Runs (Champions Trophy 2017) Image Source: Getty Images Rohit Sharma came in the Champions Trophy 2013 as a new opener, but this time in the 2017 Champions Trophy he was coming in as a world-class opener in the ODI format of the game. He ended the tournament with 304 runs at an impressive average of 76; he also scored a hundred in the tournament as well. In the very first, he smashed Pakistan for 91 runs and was unfortunate to miss his century. In the second match against Sri Lanka, he scored 78 runs. In the match against Bangladesh, he notched up his first century of the tournament as he scored 123 not out. Also Read | Dewald Brevis Biography: Journey of Cricket’s Baby AB Conclusion Rohit Sharma has been very effective for the Indian team in the Champions Trophy and has played a major role in making India shine brilliantly in the tournament. Rohit Sharma's progress in the Champions Trophy is very much indicative of how important he has been to India during the big day. His runs, partnerships, and match-winning innings made a lasting impression in the history of this tournament. Beyond the numbers, Rohit’s performances reflect his calm approach and ability to deliver under pressure. As fans, we will always remember his key contributions and the role he played in making India proud in this prestigious tournament. In Champions Trophy 2025 India will be hoping for Rohit Sharma to deliver on the grand stage, leaving all things happening with him as a Test batter and skipper as well.