Rohit Sharma appointed as India fielding coach for PD Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma who has been appointed as fielding coach used to be a professional cricketer before 2019-2020. He suffered a serious injury which forced him to stop playing cricket. During that phase of his career, he persured a career as a sidearm specialist & fielding coach considering the demand for such professionals as well as his ability to give quality practice sessions. 

"We are delighted to confirm your (Rohit Sharma) appointment as the Fielding Coach for the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team participating in the PD Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held from January 12 to January 22, 2025, in Colombo, Sri Lanka," said Drffently Abled Cricket Council of India (DDCI) in a release. 

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Ravi Kant Chauhan, Secretary General of the Differently-Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) wished the team well. 

"The players have worked tirelessly to reach this stage, and their dedication is unmatched. I am certain they will leave a lasting mark on the global stage and the entire nation is rooting for their success."

Captained by Vikrant Ravindra Keni, with Ravindra Gopinath Sante as vice-captain, both hailing from Mumbai, Team India includes wicketkeepers Yogender Singh from Madhya Pradesh and Devendra Singh from Uttar Pradesh.

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