India, Feb. 17 -- Rohit Sharma roared back in form in the recently-concluded three-match ODI series against England. The 37-year-old scored a century in the second ODI. The pressure was mounting on the Indian captain after a disastrous Test series against Australia. However, Rohit showed his class to register the three-figure score.

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has now backed Rohit Sharma to emerge as the leading run-scorer in the upcoming Champions Trophy, which begins February 19 in Karachi.

India are in Group A alongside hosts Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. Rohit Sharma and co begin their campaign on February 20 in Dubai against Bangladesh.

"Well, I am saying India is going to win (Champions Trophy). I am going to ...