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India captain Rohit Sharma created history after leading his side to Champions Trophy glory last week.

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Rohit has become the first captain, over the age of 35, to lead his side to multiple ICC triumphs.

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Rohit became India's all-format captain just months before turning 35, taking over reigns from Virat Kohli.

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At the age of 37 years and 60 days, he led India to victory in the T20 World Cup last year.

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The veteran batter was 37 years and 313 days old when India won the Champions Trophy.

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Pakistan's Imran Khan and Brian of the West Indies are the only other captains to win ICC titles after turning 35.

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Imran was 39 years and 172 days old when he led Pakistan to victory in the 1992 ODI World Cup, making him the oldest in the list.

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Lara, on the other hand, led West Indies to the 2004 Champions Trophy title at 35 years and 146 days.

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