Krishnamachari Srikkanth, the former chief selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has publicly expressed his regret over the decision to exclude Rohit Sharma from the Indian squad for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Srikkanth described the decision as 'unfortunate,' explaining that the selectors aimed to include players who could contribute with both bat and ball, a strategy reminiscent of the successful 1983 World Cup team. Despite acknowledging Rohit's talent, the selectors prioritized multi-dimensional players, which ultimately left Rohit out of the squad. The Indian team, led by MS Dhoni, went on to win the tournament, defeating Sri Lanka in the final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While Rohit has since achieved significant success, including winning two T20 World Cups, he has yet to be part of an ODI World Cup-winning team. In 2023, he captained India in the home World Cup but lost to Australia in the final despite a strong performance throughout the tournament.